Vabalathus. Usurper, AD 268-272. Antoninianus (21mm, 3.39 g, 11h). Antioch mint, 4th officina. 2nd emission, March-May AD 272.

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Lot: 511. Estimated: $ 750

Roman Imperial, Silver

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Vabalathus. Usurper, AD 268-272. Antoninianus (21mm, 3.39 g, 11h). Antioch mint, 4th officina. 2nd emission, March-May AD 272. Radiate, draped, and cuirassed bust right / Hercules standing right, holding club set on ground and Apples of the Hesperides; star to right. RIC V 4 var. (star in left field); Bland, Coinage 19l (die s24/Ive i; this coin); BN 1265. Blue-black surfaces. Near VF.

From the John L. Cowan Collection. Ex Classical Numismatic Group Electronic Auction 216 (13 August 2009), lot 462.


Closing Date and Time: 3 June 2020 at 12:50:00 ET.

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