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.
40,00 €
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 [mm]: | AE23 |
| Weight [g]: | 3,36 |
| Grade: | aVF/aVF |
| Attribution: | MER-RIC 3136 (temporary); RIC 384 |
| Commentary: | rare; contrasting sand patina |
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.