Vabalathus, usurper, 268-272. Antoninianus (Billon, 20 mm, 3.76 g, 11 h), Antioch, E = 5th officina, 272. IM C VHABALATHVS AVG Radiate, draped and cuirassed bust of Vabalathus to right. Rev. VЄNV-S AVG / Є Venus standing left, holding helmet in right hand, transverse spear in left, and leaning on shield behind her; star to left. Bland, Coinage 23. BN 1266. RIC V 5 corr (bust). Rare. Minor deposits, otherwise, good very fine.