Aurelian; AE Antoninianus, Antioch; Sol with captive

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SKU: 020-03-08-44287

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.

Specifications

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

Historical Context

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.

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