{"product_id":"coin-30371","title":"Valerian II (AD 256–258) Roman Empire BI Double-Denarius Caesar NGC F","description":"\u003ch2\u003eValerian II — A Young Caesar of the Third-Century Crisis\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis billon double-denarius was issued for Valerian II, the elder son of Gallienus and a young Caesar positioned to represent the imperial family on the Danube frontier.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCoin Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRuler:\u003c\/strong\u003e Valerian II\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReign and issue period:\u003c\/strong\u003e Caesar AD 256–258\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEmpire\/region:\u003c\/strong\u003e Roman Empire\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDenomination:\u003c\/strong\u003e Double-denarius (antoninianus)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eComposition:\u003c\/strong\u003e BI (billon; a silver-copper alloy)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNGC grade:\u003c\/strong\u003e F — Fine\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSheldon-scale equivalent:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQuantity supplied:\u003c\/strong\u003e One encapsulated coin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Sheldon-scale number is an equivalent associated with the stated ancient-coin grade; it is not a separate numerical grade assigned to the coin.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eValerian II — Dynasty and the Danubian Frontier\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eValerian II was a grandson of Emperor Valerian I and the elder son of Gallienus and Salonina. He was appointed Caesar while still young and sent to the Danubian provinces under the supervision of the experienced commander Ingenuus.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHe died in AD 258 under circumstances that remain uncertain and was honored after death. His loss weakened the dynasty’s plan to place younger family members at major frontier commands during an era of simultaneous threats.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat the Coin Tells Us\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe double-denarius—commonly called an antoninianus—was identified by the radiate crown on male portraits. Its silver content declined during the third century, producing the billon fabric typical of many issues.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCoinage for a Caesar made succession visible across the empire. Valerian II’s portrait and titles presented him as a future ruler even though his career ended before he could become Augustus.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat You Will Receive\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYou will receive one billon double-denarius of Valerian II issued as Caesar in an NGC Ancients holder, graded F (Fine). A specific mint, issue year, reverse design, inscription, weight or diameter is not promised unless expressly stated above.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStock-photo notice:\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SVE Group","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43192460214334,"sku":"COIN-30371","price":161.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0664\/8761\/5550\/files\/valerian2ndarngcff-scaled.jpg?v=1786585285","url":"https:\/\/coins.svegroup.net\/products\/coin-30371","provider":"SVEGroup Coin Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}