Vabalathus. Usurper, AD 268-272. Antoninianus (20mm, 3.12 g, 6h). Antioch mint, 5th officina. 2nd emission, March-May AD 272. VF.

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Lot: 582. Estimated: $ 300

Roman Imperial, Silver

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Vabalathus. Usurper, AD 268-272. Antoninianus (20mm, 3.12 g, 6h). Antioch mint, 5th officina. 2nd emission, March-May AD 272. Radiate, draped, and cuirassed bust right / Venus standing left, holding helmet and transverse spear; shield set on ground to right; * to left. RIC V Online 3119 (temp); RIC V 5 corr. (bust type; officina not always in exergue); Bland, Coinage 22 (dies 27/Ven iii; unlisted combination); BN 1266. Dark and earthen patina. VF. Rare.


Closing Date and Time: 28 June 2023 at 13:13:40 ET.

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