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Imperial, Roman – 274 AD
Aurelian
From Ancient Galleries
Obverse: Radiate and cuirassed bust of Emperor Aurelian facing right.
Reverse: Female figure to left presenting wreath to Aurelian holding sceptre.
LEGEND
Obv: IMP C L DOM AVRELIANVS INVICT AVG, Radiate and cuirassed bust of Emperor Aurelian facing right. Rev: RESTITVT OR – BIS, Female figure standing right, presenting wreath to Emperor standing left, holding sceptre; in lower centre field, star and KA•B in exergue.
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DOCUMENTATION
Value: Antoninianus. Metal: AR Billon Silver. Weight: 3.82 grams. Mint: Serdica. Date: 275 AD.
Attribution: Roman Imperial Coinage V 305, cf. 303; RSC-; C-, cf. 301; Göbl, MIR 47, pl. 119, 261z var.(different bust). CBN 1036 var.(different bust).
Legend, Documentation and Attribution