Aurelian. AD 270-275. Antoninianus (23.5mm, 4.51 g, 12h). Siscia mint, 1st officina. 2nd emission, November AD 270. Superb EF.

CNG Feature Auction 132
Lot: 842. Estimated: $ 500

Roman Imperial, Coin-in-Hand Video, Silver

Sold For $ 750. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

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Aurelian. AD 270-275. Antoninianus (23.5mm, 4.51 g, 12h). Siscia mint, 1st officina. 2nd emission, November AD 270. Radiate and cuirassed bust right / Genius standing left, holding patera and cornucopia; signum to right; *|–//P. RIC V Online 2013; RIC V 223; BN 718; S 11541 (this coin illustrated). Toned partial silvering and dark brown patina. Superb EF.

From the Barry N. Rightman Collection, purchased from Kelly Ramage, January 2001.

After decades of disaster and dissolution, the reign of Aurelian (AD 270-275) witnessed a remarkable revival in Roman fortunes. A formidable general, Aurelian led the legions to victories over barbarian foes and secessionist states alike, restoring the empire’s unity and military reputation. Aurelian also paid close attention to the coinage and, circa 273-275, instituted a monetary reform with new weight and purity standards and in hopes that it would stabilize the economy.

The final winners of all CNG Feature Auction 132 lots will be determined at the live online sale that will be held on 18-19 May 2026.

CNG Feature Auction 132 – Session Three – Lot 588-888 will be held Tuesday morning, 19 May 2026 beginning at 9:00 AM ET.

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