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Roman, Aurelian Billon Antoninianus
Sear (2000) 11581, RIC 232.  Minted in Siscia 272 A.D. (according to Sear).
Obverse: IMP AVRELIANVS AVG; Radiate, draped and cuirassed bust of Aurelian right.
Reverse: PAX AVGVSTI; Pax walking left, holding olive branch and transverse scepter.
Star in left field, T in right field.
If Sear's dating is correct Aurelian was about sixty two years old when this coin
 was minted. I believe this coin image reflects the character of Aurelian better
 than any other I have seen. A ruthless general, he was also a person of
 intelligence and understanding, who instituted a number of civil and religious
 reforms, and began the restoration of the currency. Aware of the
continuing threat from the German tribes, he also began the construction of
a massive wall around the City of Rome, parts of which still exist.

Roman, Aurelian Billon Antoninianus

Sear (2000) 11581, RIC 232. Minted in Siscia 272 A.D. (according to Sear).
Obverse: IMP AVRELIANVS AVG; Radiate, draped and cuirassed bust of Aurelian right.
Reverse: PAX AVGVSTI; Pax walking left, holding olive branch and transverse scepter.
Star in left field, T in right field.
If Sear's dating is correct Aurelian was about sixty two years old when this coin
was minted. I believe this coin image reflects the character of Aurelian better
than any other I have seen. A ruthless general, he was also a person of
intelligence and understanding, who instituted a number of civil and religious
reforms, and began the restoration of the currency. Aware of the
continuing threat from the German tribes, he also began the construction of
a massive wall around the City of Rome, parts of which still exist.

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Album name:James Anderson / Superb and Masterpiece Portraits Gallery
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Date added:Jun 27, 2012
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Skyler   [Jun 30, 2012 at 05:07 PM]
Superb! a very telling portrait.
Dk0311USMC   [Jul 14, 2012 at 06:32 PM]
Very nice portrait!

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