Valerian II

P. Cornelius Licinius Valerianus

Dynasty: Family of Valerian

Eldest son of Gallienus, he was made Caesar in 256 AD, but died two years later. Gallienus raised his younger brother (Saloninus) to be Caesar in his place

Obverse Legends on coins depicting Valerian II

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• COR LIC VALERIANVS CAES
• COR VALERIANVS CAESAR
• DIVO CAES VALERIANO
• DIVO VALERIANO CAES
• LIC VALERIANVS NOB CAES
• P C L VALERIANVS NC
• P C L VALERIANVS NOB C
• P C L VALERIANVS NOB CAES
• P LIC VALERIANVS CAES
• VALERIANVS CAES
• VALERIANVS NOBIL CAES

Coins of Valerian II currently available

Valerian II Silvered bronze antoninianus issued AD 254/255 Obv: P C L VALERIANVS NOB CAES, Radiate, draped bust right Rev: PRINCIPI IVVENTVTIS, Valerian II, standing left, holding globe or ensign in right hand and spear in left hand Good Very Fine   |   AUD $150.00