Note: a great example of Aurelian's denarius. Aurelian's attempt to restore the denarius into general circulation ultimately failed. 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
BUST TYPE: A* = Laurate, cuirassed and draped bust right, seen from front
FIELD / EXERGUE MARKS: -/-//B
MINT: ROMA
DENOMINATION: Denarius
ISSUE: 11 (early – September 275)
WEIGHT: 2,42 g
Provenance: ex G.J.R. Ankoné collection = EX CGB WEB SHOP BRM 274041
