Egypt, Alexandria. Valerian II as Caesar 256-258. Tetradrachm (Silver, 23.00, 11.63 g). Dated RY 4 (of Valerian I and Gallienus) = AD 256/7. Π ΛIK KOP OYAΛERIANOC KAIC CЄB Bareheaded, draped and cuirassed bust right, seen from the front. Rev. Homonoia standing facing left, wearing chiton and peplos, raising right hand in greeting, holding double cornucopia and fold of garment in left hand; L Δ (date) across field. Geissen 2993. Dattari-Savio 5358 (Saloninus). BMC 2284. Milne 3930. Curtis 1548. Demetrio 3166. K&G 92.4. RPC X online 75340. Emmett 3766.4. Extremely/Very rare. High silver content. Light porosity. Good Very Fine. From the Dr. Thomas E. Beniak Collection. Ex Numismatic Fine Arts, Fall M 95, 18.10.1990, lot 2508. Ex CNG, E-Auction 556, 21.02.2024, lot 415. Another tetradrachm of large diameter and weight, minted in good silver, which was exceptional for the time and is related to the similar example in number 327 of this collection: it is a very compelling subject to study. Valerian II predeceased his father in 258