Note: a great example of Aurelian's denarius. Aurelian's attempt to restore the denarius into general circulation ultimately failed. After Aurelian the denarius denomination was permanently discontinued. Virtually as struck and with almost full original silvering. Very rare in such an exceptional state of preservation.
OBVERSE: IMP AVRELIANVS AVG
REVERSE: VICTORIA AVG = Victory walking left, holding wreath in right hand and palm against left shoulder in left hand; at feet to left, a bound captive left, head turned right
BUST TYPE: B* = Laurate, cuirassed bust right
FIELD / EXERGUE MARKS: -/-//Γ
MINT: ROMA
DENOMINATION: Denarius
ISSUE: 11 (early – September 275)
WEIGHT: 1,95 g
ex G.J.R. Ankoné collection
