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LOT 3220

Aurelian, with Vabalathus BI Antoninianus. AD 270-275.

Antioch mint; struck circa AD 270-272. 7th officina. IMP C AVRELIANVS AVG, radiate and cuirassed bust of Aurelian to right; Z below / VABALATHVS V C R IM D R, laureate, diademed, draped and cuirassed bust of Vabalathus to right. RIC V.1 381 corr. (rev. bust type); MER-RIC 3110. Near Extremely Fine.(2.77gr, 20mm, 12h). [No Reserve]

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From a London, UK, collection, 1990s.

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LOT 3220

Aurelian, with Vabalathus BI Antoninianus.

Sold for (Inc. bp): £39

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