Valerian I, AE Sestertius, AD AD 254. Lyons. 19.05 g. 

IMP CP LIC VALERIANVS PF AVG, laureate, draped bust right.
SALVS AVGG S-C, Salus standing left by altar, feeding 
serpent rising from altar.

RIC V-I, 173 var (obv legend and bust type). Peus 378, 839.
Rare.

With permission of Dr. Busso Peus Nachfolger Auction 378, Lot 839, April 2004