Aurelian, 270-275. Antoninianus (Silvered bronze, 21 mm, 4.27 g, 6 h), Rome, early-September 275. IMP AVRELIANVS AVG Radiate and cuirassed bust of Aurelian to right. Rev. ORIENS AVG / XXIR Sol standing right, holding branch in his right hand and bow in his left, placing his left foot on captive in oriental dress kneeling right on ground, head to left; in field to left, Δ. CBN 195-201. RIC 64. RIC V online 1819. Venèra 1204-35. Nearly fully silvered. Thin flan crack and with very minor weakness on the reverse, otherwise, nearly extremely fine.
From the Rev. Dr. Stephen Knapp Collection, formed since 1982, privately acquired from Frank Robinson on 4 September 1998.
Price realized | 45 CHF |
Starting price | 25 CHF |