Aurelian; AE Antoninianus, Mediolanum; emperor with Roma
Description:
Aurelian (270 - 275 AD). AE Antoninianus, Mediolanum mint 270-274 AD. IMP AVRELIANVS AVG; radiate, draped and cuirassed bust right / ROMAE AETERNAE; Roma seated left on shield, holding sceptre and offers Victory to Emperor standing in front of her; Q in ex.
Diameter:
AE23 mm
Weight:
3,4 g
Grade:
aVF/gF
Attribution:
RIC online 1476
Commentary:
dark brown patina, some area of flat strike
History:
Rome was first called eternal (Urbs Aeterna) in 1st century BC and Roma Aeterna appeared first on the coins during the reign of Hadrian.
Article Number:
010-05-08-44149