Light Aureus - Vabalathus and Aurelian

€458,712.00
IssuerPalmyrene Empire (Roman splinter states)
Year270-272
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueAureus (25⁄2)
CurrencyAntoninianus (270-273)
CompositionGold
Weight2.09 g
Dimensions17 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
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Reference(s)
Obverse descriptionBust of Emperor Aurelian facing right, laureate bust, cuirassed, with lettering around.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringIMP C AVRELIANVS AVG
(Translation: Emperor, Caesar Aurelian, Augustus)
Reverse descriptionVabalathus facing right, armoured and cuirassed, laureate bust with lettering around.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringVABALATHVS V C R IM D R
(Translation: Vabalathus, Most renowned man, King, of Imperatorial rank, Commander of the Romans)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (270-272)  - -
Catalog ID6397942470
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