Valerian I (AD 253–260) Roman Empire BI Double-Denarius NGC VF

Valerian I — Coinage of AD 253–260

This billon BI Double-Denarius was issued for Valerian I during AD 253–260 and belongs to the coinage of Roman Empire.

Coin Details

• Ruler: Valerian I
• Date: AD 253–260
• Empire/region: Roman Empire
• Denomination: BI Double-Denarius
• Metal: Billon
• NGC grade: VF — Very Fine (Sheldon scale equivalent 20–25)

Historical Context

Valerian I became emperor in AD 253 and shared power with his son Gallienus. He concentrated on the eastern provinces while the empire faced invasions, plague and internal rebellion.

In AD 260, the Sasanian king Shapur I captured Valerian after the Battle of Edessa. He was the only Roman emperor taken alive by a foreign enemy, an event that deeply damaged imperial prestige.

What This Coin Tells Us

Ancient coins combined everyday monetary use with official communication. Portraits, titles and reverse types expressed authority, religious ideas, military success and the legitimacy of the ruling house.

As an archaeological and historical object, this coin offers a tangible connection to the people, institutions and economic life of its period. Individual examples naturally vary in strike, centering, wear, patina and surviving detail.

What You Will Receive

One NGC-encapsulated BI Double-Denarius of the stated type and grade is supplied per purchase.

Stock-photo notice: The photographs are representative of the product offering. The coin supplied may differ from the pictured example in portrait style, reverse design, inscriptions, centering, toning, surface appearance and other individual characteristics while remaining within the stated coin type and any expressly stated grade.