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.
Note: Coins shown are representative examples of grade/type, not actual specimens. For NGC grading standards, see NGC Grading page.
