Ancient Roman Silver Coin of Prince Valerian II (Son of Emperor Gallienus)

Valerian II Silvered Antoninianus (NGC Certified) — Child Caesar Assassinated

Authentic NGC-certified silver-washed bronze from Valerian II Caesar — Gallienus' teenage son murdered at 15 during 3rd-century emperor slaughterhouse (AD 256–258).

Doomed Heir Design

• Obverse: Radiate youthful Caesar — dynastic hope portrait

• Reverse: Victoria / IOVI — fragile succession propaganda

Technical Specifications

• Material: Silvered bronze (Antoninianus)

• Date: AD 255–258

• Certification: NGC slabbed

• Title: Caesar (never Augustus)

• Age: Died ~15 (assassination suspected)

Crisis Slaughter Essential

• Grandson of captured Emperor Valerian I

• 3rd-century child heir in 25+ emperor carousel

• Gallienus dynasty's failed succession plan

• Murder ensures no natural imperial deaths

Collector Masterpiece

Teen Caesar's silver-wash from emperor killing fields. Valerian II tragedy essential.

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