Description: Aurelian (270 - 275 AD). AE Antoninianus, Antioch mint. IMP C AVRELIANVS AVG,; radiate and cuirassed bust right / CONSERVAT AVG; Sol walking left, right hand raised, left holding globe, treading on seated captive; A in ex.

Diameter: AE23 mm

Weight: 3.36 g

Grade: aVF/aVF

Attribution: MER-RIC 3136 (temporary); RIC 384

Commentary: rare; contrasting sand patina

History: 272 AD Aurelian defeated the Queen of the Palmyran Empire, Zenobia, but the city rebelled once more in 273 AD which led to the defeat and sacking of the city - which this coin commemorates.

Article Number: 020-03-08-44287