Aurelian. AD 270-275. AV Aureus (20.5mm, 4.37 g, 12h). Mediolanum (Milan) mint. 3rd emission, AD 271-272. Good VF.Electronic Auction 563 Roman Imperial, Gold Estimate: $ 1 000 |
|
Aurelian. AD 270-275. AV Aureus (20.5mm, 4.37 g, 12h). Mediolanum (Milan) mint. 3rd emission, AD 271-272. Laureate and cuirassed bust right / Mars advancing right, holding transverse spear and trophy over shoulder; at feet to right, captive seated right. RIC V Online 1484; RIC V 15 (Rome) and 182 (Siscia); Toffanin 400/2 (same dies as illustration); Calicó 4048 (same dies as illustration). Toned, edge bent over, minor marks. Good VF. A well struck and wonderful bust. |