Description
Aurelian (270 – 275 AD). AE Antoninianus, Cyzicus 274/5 AD. IMP AVRELIANVS AVG; radiate, draped, and cuirassed bust right / RESTITVT ORBIS; Aurelian standing left, holding scepter, receiving wreath from Orbis to right; A in ex.
Aurelian; AE Antoninianus, Cyzicus;
110,00 €
Specifications
| Diameter [mm]: | AE22 |
| Weight [g]: | 3,86 |
| Grade: | aVF/aVF |
| Attribution: | cf. RIC 343 for obverse and RIC 348 for reverse |
| Commentary: | rare bust; brown and green patina with bronze highlights, flan crack |
Historical Context
Aurelian ist the best exampl of our poor knowledge of the 3rd century - we do not even know the region of his birth, with Dacia Ripensis, Illyricum and Moesia having been named by ancient sources.
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