Aurelian; AE Antoninianus, Mediolanum; emperor with Roma
60,00 €
Description
Aurelian (270 – 275 AD). AE Antoninianus, Mediolanum mint 270-274 AD. IMP AVRELIANVS AVG; radiate, draped and cuirassed bust right / ROMAE AETERNAE; Roma seated left on shield, holding sceptre and offers Victory to Emperor standing in front of her; Q in ex.
Specifications
| Diameter [mm]: | AE23 |
| Weight [g]: | 3,40 |
| Grade: | aVF/gF |
| Attribution: | RIC online 1476 |
| Commentary: | dark brown patina, some area of flat strike |
Historical Context
Rome was first called eternal (Urbs Aeterna) in 1st century BC and Roma Aeterna appeared first on the coins during the reign of Hadrian.






