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Description: | Roman coin; struck copper alloy radiate of Vabalathus (king of Palmyra), joint coinage with Aurelian, dating to late AD 270 - early 272. Probably Antioch mint. Sear notes "The placing of the officina mark below the bust of Aurelian is a clear indication that this was to be regarded as the reverse side of the coin." (see reference below) Coins of this type were usually silvered but no trace of silvering remains on this example.Obv. Laureate and draped bust of Vabalathus, rightVABALATHVS V C R IM D RRev. Radiate and draped bust of Aurelian, right. 'A' belowIMP C AVRELIANVS AVGDiameter 20.9mm, thickness 1.7mm, weight 3.18gRefs: Sear 'Roman Coins and their Values' vol II (pp. 442, no. 11718)RIC (per Sear) 381
Original Image | Publisher: | http://finds.org.uk | Source: | Portable Antiquities | Identifier: | http://finds.org.uk/database/artefacts/r... | Go to resource |
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