Aurelian; BI Antoninianus, Cyzicus; emperor with woman and captive
Description:
Aurelian (270 - 275 AD). BI Antoninianus, Cyzicus mint. IMP C AVRELIANVS AVG; radiate, cuirassed bust right / RESTITVTOR ORBIS; Aurelian standing left, crowned by smaller figure of Victory who stands right before him, captive kneeling at Victory's feet; *Δ in ex.
Diameter:
BI21 mm
Weight:
3,86 g
Grade:
VF/aVF
Attribution:
Göbl-337a2; Paris 1172; RIC 349 corr.
Commentary:
rare with captive; great patina, sharp obverse
History:
Aurelian military career spans nearly the entire Crisis of the Third century - with entering the military service around 235 AD and restoring the unity of the empire some 40 years later.
Article Number:
063-09-05-44493