Triton XIV, Lot: 803. Estimate $5000. Sold for $9500. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

Aurelian. AD 270-275. AV Aureus (22mm, 4.58 g, 12h). Mediolanum (Milan) mint. 3rd emission, AD 271-272. IMP C L DOM AVRELIANVS P F AVG, laureate and cuirassed bust right / VIRTVS AVG, Mars advancing right, holding transverse spear in right hand and trophy in left; at feet to right, captive seated right. RIC V 182; BN 427 (same dies); Calicó 4048 corr. (no aegis). EF, matte surfaces.

From the Collection of a Northern California Gentleman.