Aurelian; AE Antoninianus, Antioch; Sol with captive
40,00 €
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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