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Roman, Pupienus, April - June 238 A.D.MARCVS CLODIVS PUPIENVS MAXIMVS was born about 164. He was a Senator in 238 when the revolt of the Gordians broke out against Maximinus I, and he was one of the Senate's "Committee of Twenty" to oversee the defense of Italy in support of the Gordians. When the Gordians were quickly killed in Africa, the Senate made Pupienus and a Senator named Balbinus co-Augusti. Pupienus was to lead the army and Balbinus was to administrate. Maximinus was soon killed by his own men at Aquileia but discontent in Rome led to the murder of Pupienus by the Praetorian Guard on July 29, 238. This portrait is from a Antonianus (ex-Forum) in my collection (see jimwho523's gallery for actual coin)13 commentsjimwho52303/30/15 at 16:45Matthew C5: Very nice! Nose hairs, I though Puienus plucked?...

Roman, PERTINAX4 commentsbenito03/30/15 at 16:39Matthew C5: I like it better than the sculpture!

Roman, MACRINUSAE 27. Nikopolis. 217-218 AD. 12,38 grs. Statius Longinus, legate. Laureate head right. AVT K M OΠEΛΛI CEV MAKPEINOC AVΓ. /
Nemesis standing left, holding scales and measuring rod, wheel at feet left. VΠ CTATI ΛONΓIOV NIKOΠOΛITΩN ΠPOC ICTPΩ.
Moushmov 1265 (variant). Hristova/Jekov No. 8.23.35.3 (same dies).
Gorny Mosch 126. Lot 1634.
2 commentsbenito03/30/15 at 15:59Matthew C5: Wonderful!

Roman, Julian II. Apostata AE1Iulianus II. Apostata AE1, struck 361-363 AD at Antioch mint, 2. officinae.
Obv: D N FL CL IVLIANVS P F AVG, diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right.
(Rev: SECVRITAS REI PVB, bull standing right, two stars above.
Ex: ANTB(palm))
Ø 27-29 mm, 7.79 g.
Antioch RIC VIII 216

My favourite portrait in my collection...9 commentsPscipio03/30/15 at 15:57Matthew C5: Odd beard? Very nice!

Roman, Helena4 comments03/30/15 at 15:56Matthew C5: The hair really makes this coin. Very nice!

Roman, HADRIAN, BRITANNICVSSestertius of Hadrian, AD 122. EXERC BRITANNICVS SC ("For the army of Britain, by order of the Senate") RIC 913. Coin currently in the British Museum Department of Coins and Medals (gallery 49, case 14).
Obv. HADRIANVS AVG COS 111 PP ("Hadrian Augustus, three times consul, father of his country") 5 comments03/30/15 at 15:55Matthew C5: The reverse is like a painting!

Roman, Hadrian, AE-Sestertius. Pax seatd. Nice Portrait Roman Empire, Hadrian. 117 - 138 AD. AE-Sestertius, struck 135 AD. Rome Mint. HADRIANVS AVG COS III P.P., his laureate head right.
RIC 770.

An attractive coin with good style and eye appeal. Just the way I like them!
6 comments03/30/15 at 15:53Matthew C5: Love the detailing in the eyes!

Roman, Hadrian SestertiusThis is one of my favourite coins because it has one of the best portraits of Hadrian that I have ever seen.4 comments03/30/15 at 15:52Matthew C5: Hadrian has some of the nicest large coins. very ...

Roman, Galba's "scareface"Master's portrait of the emperor Galba on sestertius.

2 comments03/30/15 at 15:49Matthew C5: very nice!

Roman, GALBA SESTERTIUS.Galba 68-69 AD Bronze Sesterce. A true classic head of Galba, powerful and Roman with all the Republican virtues. Beatifull natural patina. Purchased Leu 1980. Ex Sartige 1938 and dating back to the beginning of 1900's

Coins to fall in love with www.petitioncrown.com11 comments03/30/15 at 15:48Matthew C5: Wow! Love the patina as well

Roman, GALBA2 commentsbenito03/30/15 at 15:43Matthew C5: Not only is this excellent, but it matches the scu...

Roman, Domitian, RIC 507Obverse: CAES DIVI AVG VESP F DOMITIANVS COS VII - Laureate head right
Reverse: PAX AVGVST S C - Pax standing left with branch and cornucopiae.
mm. 34 - g. 25,93
RIC2 507 R (Titus) - RPC II 504 - 80 a.D. Thracian mint
A realistic powerful portrait of the last of the Twelve Caesars8 commentsFlaviusDomitianus03/30/15 at 14:02Matthew C5: simply wonderful!

Roman, DomitianDomitian Denarius. 87 AD. IMP CAES DOMIT AVG GERM P M TR P VII, laureate head right / IMP XIIII COS XIII CENS P P P, Minerva standing right, weilding javelin and holding shield. RSC 228.

One of the best portraits I have in my collection.2 comments03/30/15 at 14:01Matthew C5: possible quote"let me guess, chicken with eggplant...

Roman, Claudius, Amazing "Medallic" ClavdivsAS
Mint: Roma
41 AD
Dimensions: 32mm/17,52grms ( theorical weight: 10,82grms)
Obverse: TI CLAVDIVS CAESAR AVG PM TR P IMP
"Tiberius Claudius Caesar Augustus Pontifex Maximus Tribunitia Potestas Imperator".
Reverse: S-C
"Senatus Consulto"
Réf : Cohen 84 var. (f.) - RIC. 100 - BMC. 149 - BN. 179.
Conservation: SUP
to see the reverse follow this link:
http://storage.canalblog.com/85/25/140642/30815258.jpg6 comments03/30/15 at 13:56Matthew C5: one of the best I've seen!

Roman, Claudius I10 comments03/30/15 at 13:55Matthew C5: fantastic! I wonder if he really had such a long/...

Roman, Caracalla - Caesarea, Cappadocia - AR DrachmRoman Empire
Emperor Caracalla Silver Drachm of Caesarea, Cappadocia.
Struck year 17 (208 - 209 AD)
Titles in Greek.

obv: Laureate bust right.
rev: Mount Argaeus surmounted by star; crescent in left field.

ex CNG
Weight: 3.15 grams
Reference: Syderham 476c8 commentsrexesq03/30/15 at 13:53Matthew C5: the reverse is great!

Roman, CaracallaThis seemed such a striking portrait of this notorious emperor that I couldn't resist.5 commentsmaridvnvm03/30/15 at 13:49Matthew C5: very nice

Roman, CALIGULAAE sestertius3 commentsbenito03/30/15 at 13:48Matthew C5: fantastic!

Greek, Alexander III the GreatAlexander III the Great - Tetradrachm - Amphipolis, Macedon
Date: 332-326 BC (lifetime)
Size: 25 mm
Weight: 17.4 g
Obv: Head of Herakles wearing lion's scalp right
Rev: Zeus Aëtophoros seated left, legs open, ΑΛΕΞΑΝΔΡΟΥ to right; amphora in left field
Price 136 commentsViriathus02/12/15 at 07:59Charles S: Outstanding indeed

Greek, Euthydemos IITetradrachm, ca 190-170 BC.
Obverse: Diademed bust of Euthydemos II.
Reverse: ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΕΥΘΥΔΗΜΟΥ / Herakles standing, holding wreath, club, and lion's skin. PK monogram at left.
16.90 gm., 30 cm.
Sear #7536; Bepearachchi Serie 1C. 4 commentsCallimachus12/15/14 at 05:48n.igma: A wonderful example of Eastern Greek art at its be...

Roman, Aurelian Silvered Antoninianus RIC 368OBV: IMP C AURELIANUS AVG; Radiate and cuirassed bust right,
REV: RESTITUTOR ORBIS; Aurelian receiving a wreath from a Woman (PAX), Cyzicus Mint, about 275 AD

The coin is not the most perfect but the portrait is super. Done after Aurelian had reunited the Empire the Emperor is depicted as warrior hero, tough but humane -which Aurelian was. The relief of the ear is low compared to most coins, probably to avoid having the silvering wear off too quickly. The highlight of the eye is very realistically imitated and this makes a very animated portrait.1 commentsdaverino11/24/14 at 17:52Colby S: Very nice portrait Wink

Roman, PLOTINAThe Sestertius was minted in c. 112 AD in honour of Pompeia PLOTINA, the wife of TRAJAN (emperor from 98 to 117). Maybe the finest examples of its type to survive from ancient times. It is struck on a broad full flan and the only Plotina Sestertius in the SARTI 1906 sale from the BOLSENA HOARD of the 1890's. This specima sold in 1906 for Liire 1400 an incredible price for a Roman Bronze or any coin at this time. www.petitioncrown.com2 comments10/01/14 at 10:14*Alex: Outstanding coin. Thank you for letting us see it.

Roman, Severus Alexander ( AD 222 – 235 )Emperor Severus Alexander Silver Denarius
Obverse : IMPALEXANDERPIVSAVG - Laureate head right, draped left shoulder
Reverse : PROVIDENTIAAVG - Annona standing left, holding grain ears over modius and cornucopia
Mint : Rome
Marcus Aurelius Severus Alexander (born October 1, 208–March 18, died 235 AD), commonly called Severus Alexander.

From the Sam Mansourati collection. 2 commentsSam09/23/14 at 00:25Sam: Thank you so much Colby , this coin was consigned ...

Roman, Maximinus I Thrax, mid Mar 235 - late May 238 A.D.Not sure if this coin fits the bill , but I find the portrait rather Powerfull and expressive.
Your thoughts? 4 commentsJerome Holderman09/16/14 at 19:02Colby S: Nice portrait!

Roman, AUGUSTUS. From a Cistophorus of Pergamum. Struck c.19 - 18 B.C.
RIC I : 510
4 comments*Alex09/16/14 at 18:58Colby S: Cool coin! Smile

Roman, Severus Alexander, Silver Denarius59850. Silver denarius, SRCV II 7923, RIC IV 252, RSC III 508a, BMCRE VI 813, VF, scratches, 3.143g, 19.8mm, 0o, Rome mint, 231 - 235 A.D.; obverse IMP ALEXANDER PIVS AVG, laureate bust right with drapery on left shoulder

Combined photo of coin with bust of Alex for comparison. Love the detail in the hair, eye, and beard. He looks a bit concerned.
2 commentsColby S09/16/14 at 09:32*Alex: Nice presentation.

Roman, Caracalla AR Antoninianus - 'Venus Victrix'Caracalla AR Antoninianus.

obv: ANTONINVS PIVS AVG GERM - Radiate bust right, draped and cuirassed, seen from front.
rev: VENVS VICTRIX - Venus standing holding victory and sceptre, shield by her side.
Well struck and well centered coin on a very large flan.
5.2 grams.1 commentsrexesq09/16/14 at 05:37Colby S: Nice design!

Roman, VOLUSIAN A.D.251 - 253AR Antoninianus minted in Rome.
RIC IV iii : 140

Volusian was the son of Trebonianus Gallus, he was murdered along with his father in A.D.253.

2 comments*Alex09/05/14 at 11:30Sam: Amazing appearance , congratulations my dear frien...

Roman, VOLUSIAN A.D.251 - 253AR Antoninianus minted in Rome.
RIC IV iii : 140

Volusian was the son of Trebonianus Gallus, he was murdered along with his father in A.D.253.

2 comments*Alex09/04/14 at 01:34ickster: Superb portrait. It's hard to find a nice obve...

Roman, Claudius I10 comments06/07/14 at 16:07Holding_History: I would love to add this to my Claudius collection...

Roman, PHILIP IPhilip I. A.D. 244-249. AR double denarius (22 mm, 3.47 g, 6 h). Rome, A.D. 245. Radiate, draped and cuirassed bust of Philip I right / Liberalitas standing left, holding abacus and cornucopiae. RIC 38b; RSC 87

I believe that this coin has one of the best, if not the best, obverse portraits of Philip I on an antoninianus that I have ever seen. 3 commentspaul188804/19/14 at 08:48Randygeki(h2): Superb example!

Roman, CARACALLA2 commentsbenito02/17/14 at 22:09Sphinx357: caracalla looks pissed!

Roman, Claudius I10 comments02/15/14 at 02:56Jay GT4: Probably very close to what he really looked like

Roman, Claudius I10 comments02/13/14 at 11:53*Alex: Great portrait. In this gallery it is the portrait...

Roman, Claudius I10 comments02/07/14 at 23:59ronald v: where is the other side

Roman, Julia MaesaRIC 263 (3,1 gm, 20 mm).
Mint of Rome, 220 AD.
Wide & sharp specimen -
rare for this queen!2 comments11/25/13 at 18:49Robin Ayers: well struck, centered and beautiful!

Roman, VESPASIAN1 commentsbenito11/24/13 at 17:50neander: Very actual composition!

Roman, Gordian III AR TetradrachmBI tetradrachm. Antioch (Seleucis et Pieria). 240 AD .12.82 gr. Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right, viewed from the front. ΑΥΤΟΚ Κ Μ ΑΝΤ ΓΟΡΔΙΑΝΟC CΕΒ / Eagle standing facing,open wings, head turned left, wreath in beak. ΔΗΜΑΡΧ ΕΞΟYCΙΑC. S C in exergue. Prieur 279.

2 commentsbenito10/08/13 at 19:24Sam: Extraordinary.

Roman, Trajan Tetradrachm - Melqart (PRIEUR 1495)AR Tetradrachm
Syria, Antioch 103-111 AD
15.04g 23mm

Obv: Laureate bust of Trajan (R), above Eagle standing on club (R), Grain ear in left field.

Rev: Laureate bust of MELQART (Hercules) (R), lion's skin tied around neck.

Likely one of the finest known examples of the issue.

McAlee 455 Prieur 14951 commentsOptimo Principi09/30/13 at 09:26kc: excellent coin!!!

Roman, AUGUSTUS. From a Cistophorus of Pergamum. Struck c.19 - 18 B.C.
RIC I : 510
4 comments*Alex09/28/13 at 10:41Sam: What a Masterpiece . Amazing portrait .

Roman, Galerius as Caesar ROMAN EMPIRE / Galerius, as Caesar (AD 293-305) Argenteus
Obverse : Laureate head of Galerius right
Reverse : Tetrarchs sacrificing before six-turreted enclosure, Gamma in exe.
Rome mint, 3rd officina Struck AD 295-297
MS (according to auction house), RIC 35b. RSC 183b.

**I believe there is an unusual misspelling of reverse legend.

From the Sam Mansourati collection.2 commentsSam09/28/13 at 10:33Sam: Hello Alex , I am glad you liked it .

Roman, LucillaWife of Lucius Verus, executed 182 AD

Sestertius

Draped bust, right, LVCILLAE AVG ANTONINI AVG F
Venus standing facing left holding apple, drawing out robe, VENUS

Daughter of Marcus Aurelius and Faustina Junior, she married Lucius Verus in 164. She was implicated in a plot against her brother Commodus and dispatched.

RIC 17671 commentsBlindado09/09/13 at 06:58shanxi: beautiful portrait

Greek, Philetairos, Kings of Pergamon, Attalos I to Eumenes II.KINGS of PERGAMON. Attalos I to Eumenes II. 241-159 BC. AR Tetradrachm (29mm, 16.70 g, 12h). Struck circa 225/15-189/8. Laureate head of Philetairos right / Athena seated left, with spear at side, supporting shield with right hand and resting left elbow on small statuette on sphinx; ivy leaf above knee, bow to outer right, A on throne. Westermark Group III, dies V.XXIX/R?; SNG France 1609 (same obv. die). XF, porous. CNG auction.

Photo and Description , courtesy of Classical Numismatic Group, Inc.

Sam Mansourati Collection / EX CNG7 commentsSam08/13/13 at 16:14Sam: Thank you Cicero.

Roman, Diadumenian, mid May - 8 June 218 A.D.SH33843. Silver denarius, SRCV II 7449, RIC IV 102, BMC 87, Cohen 3, EF, Rome mint, weight 3.339g, maximum diameter 20.9mm, die axis 0o, as Caesar, 11 Apr 217 - mid May 218 A.D.; obverse M OPEL ANT DIADVMENIAN CAES, bare-headed, draped and cuirassed bust right; reverse PRINC IVVENTVTIS, Diadumenian, in military dress, standing left, head right, standard in right, short scepter in left, two grounded standards right; mint luster, superb portrait2 commentsJoe Sermarini08/08/13 at 19:07Sam: Nice coin , it is really hard to find a fine Diadu...

Roman, Nero - Salvs_PortraitA little wear but nicely toned and high relief with beard growth.1 comments05/18/13 at 20:13Noah: fantastic portrait

Roman, NeroOrichalcum sestertius, RIC 517, C 268, BMC 328, S 1961, EF, 20.2g, 34.3mm, 180o, Lugdunum mint, 66 A.D.; obverse IMP NERO CAESAR AVG PONT MAX TR POT P P, laureate head left, globe at point of bust; reverse ROMA in ex, S - C in fields, Roma seated left on cuirass, holding Victory, left arm resting on parazonium, shields behind; extraordinary portrait, dark green patina. Ex Forum5 comments05/18/13 at 20:03Noah: a beauty for sure...

Roman, CALIGULAAE sestertius3 commentsbenito04/30/13 at 22:10Brian L: Holy cow, thats a great portriat.

Roman, Diadumenianus, Rome mint, struck 217-218 AD, AE Dupondius or AsM OPEL ANTONINVS DIADVMENIANVS CAES draped bust right

RIC 212, Cohen 9, BMC 1584 comments04/30/13 at 01:42Noah: enviable piece...

Roman, CALIGULAAE sestertius3 commentsbenito04/30/13 at 01:41Noah: crazy nice! Shocked

Roman, Commodus, March or April 177 - 31 Dec 192 A.D.SH40551. Bimetallic medallion, Cohen 376 var (300 fr., bust right, central reverse figure hand downward); Gnecchi II p. 57 No. 52 - 53 var (same), aEF, dark brown patina, Rome mint, weight 59.635g, maximum diameter 39.6mm, die axis 0o, 188 A.D.; obverse COMMODVS ANTONINVS PIVS FELIX AVG BRIT, laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right; reverse P M TR P XIII IMP VIII COS V P P, MON AVG, three monetae standing slightly left, each with a scale in right and cornucopia in left, the center figure is smaller, right hand upward and standing on a short round base; ex Gorney & Mosch, auction 180, lot 404; ex Helios Numismatik auction 3, 155; possibly unique5 commentsJoe Sermarini04/24/13 at 15:35ickster: Thanks for sharing. Fantastic Shocked

Roman, ELAGABALUS. 218-222 AD. AR Antoninianus ELAGABALUS. 218-222 AD. AR Antoninianus (21mm - 5.31 g). Rome mint. Struck 219 AD. IMP ANTONINVS AVG, radiate and draped bust right, seen from behind / P M TR P II COS II P P, Providentia standing left, leaning on column, holding wand over globe in right hand, cornucopia in left. RIC IV 23; BMCRE 102; RSC 144. EF, just a trace of minor porosity.

5 commentsPhiloromaos04/16/13 at 05:19TheEmpireNeverEnded: What a portrait!

Roman, Claudius I10 comments04/13/13 at 18:58Joe Geranio: Very nice Claudius!!

Roman, LUCIUS VERUS1 commentsbenito04/04/13 at 15:25*Alex: I like these coin with the bust portrayals, they a...

Roman, Victorinus AE AntoninianusAttribution: RIC 61, Cohen 101
Date: AD 269-270
Obverse: IMP C VICTORINVS PF AVG, radiate and cuirassed bust r.
Reverse: PROVIDENTIA AVG, Providence stg. l. holding cornucopia,
pointing rod to globe at feet
Size: 18 mm
Weight: 2.67 grams1 commentsNoah03/29/13 at 22:52carthago: Expressive portrait and great patina!

Roman, HADRIAN2 commentsbenito03/28/13 at 17:26thomas s7: top coin

Roman, Tiberius AR DenariusAttribution: RIC I 30, RSC II 16a, SRCV I 1763, Lugdunum
Date: 19 August, AD 14 – 16 March, AD 37
Obverse: TI CAESAR DIVI AVG F AVGVSTVS, laureate head r.
Reverse: PONTIF MAXIM, Livia, as Pax, seated r., holding olive branch & long scepter; ornate legs to chair
Size: 19 mm
Weight: 3.6 grams
* NOTE: chipped piece & metal adhesions from prior mounting of coin as jewelry2 commentsNoah03/09/13 at 23:36Jay GT4: Attractive coin despite the damage.

Greek, Ariobarzanes I Philoromaios. Cappadocian Kingdom. AR Drachm.Circa 96-63 B.C. AR Drachm (17mm, 3.92g, 1h). Simmoneta 9a. Obverse diademed head of Ariobarzanes to right. Reverse BASILEUS ARIOBARZANOU PHILOROMAIOU Athena standing left, holding Nike and spear and shield; to left monogram; to right, A; in exergue, gamma. Extremely Fine, beautifully toned. Ex Nomos AG 6th Price List Sale, lot 44.
Ariobarzanes I, nicknamed Philoromaios or “Lover of Rome” in the literal sense but should be translated as “Friend of Rome,” was a client king of Cappadocia during Roman expansion and hegemony in Asia Minor. He was elected by his people with the backing of Lucius Cornelius Sulla. He was removed several times by either Mithradates IV of Pontus or Tigranes II of Armenia but reinstated by the Roman Senate each time. He eventually abdicated and was replaced by his son, Ariobarzanes II.

The detail and artistry is surprisingly elegant on this small coin with a diameter of only 17mm. It is a masterpiece of miniature numismatic portraiture: most of Ariobarzanes’ coins are of inferior quality and finding one with fine portraiture of good style, such as this, is rarely encountered.

2 commentsJason T02/15/13 at 10:194to2CentBC: A very nice specimen. You are correct....rarely e...

Roman, Faustina Sr., Augusta 25 February 138 - Early 141, wife of Antoninus PiusSH33181. Gold aureus, SRCV II 4553 (same dies), Cayon 1765 (same), RIC III 356d, Cohen 98, BMCRE IV 398, Choice EF, Rome mint, weight 6.923g, maximum diameter 19.8mm, die axis 180o, 147 - 161 A.D.; obverse DIVA FAVSTINA, diademed, draped and veiled bust left; reverse AVGVSTA, Ceres standing left, torch in right, scepter in left; very light hairline scratches; ex Lanz, Auction 135, lot 745 (misattributed); hints of red toning, bold and beautiful, struck with elegant dies!; scarce

Gold aurei are about the same size as silver denarii but they were not struck with the same dies. The finest work of the mint's top master engravers was reserved for striking gold. The difference between the artistry of the gold and silver is not always so striking, but no denarius equals the beauty of this coin.8 commentsJoe Sermarini01/27/13 at 19:39Sam: I am Speechless

Roman, Agrippina the Elder (ca. 14 B.C.-33 A.D)Agrippina the Elder (ca. 14 B.C.-33 A.D)
Sestertius
Daughter of Julia and Marcus Agrippa, wife of Germanicus and mother of Emperor Caligula. The most beautiful woman of all Caesars in the most incredible condition. The finest known specimen originally from the Morreti Collection.

Posthumous portrait ordered by Caligula to commemorate his mother who had tragically died in exile.

Cohen 1 ; RIC 42
9 comments01/13/13 at 00:40Britanikus: Shocked

Roman, AUGUSTUS. From a Cistophorus of Pergamum. Struck c.19 - 18 B.C.
RIC I : 510
4 comments*Alex01/12/13 at 19:21MagisterRiggs: Wow, nice one!

Roman, AUGUSTUS. From a Cistophorus of Pergamum. Struck c.19 - 18 B.C.
RIC I : 510
4 comments*Alex01/02/13 at 05:49Britanikus: Shocked

An absolutely striking beauty; Congrats ...

Roman, CARACALLA2 commentsbenito12/20/12 at 11:44Sam: Amazing coin

Roman, JULIAN IIAE 1 (maiorina). 361-363 AD. 8.75 g, 12h. Sirmium ,1st officina. Pearl-diademed, draped, and cuirassed bust right. D N FL CL IVLI-ANVS P F AVG. / Bull standing right, two stars above. SECVRITAS REIPVB . ASIRM between star and palm in exergue. RIC VIII 107 ; LRBC 1622.

1 commentsbenito08/28/12 at 20:33Mark Z: Man, that is really, really nice! 5/5!

Roman, Vitellius sestertius minted Rome, A.D. 6925.02g, Ø 36mm, 6h
Obv.: A VITELLIVS GERMAN IMP AVG PM TR P, laurate head right
Rev.: S C, Mars, helmeted, naked, advancing right with spear and legionnary standard.
Ref.: RIC 141 (R); BMCRE 58; C. 79; Sear (II) 22084 commentsCharles S08/06/12 at 10:05kc: beautiful coin!!!

Roman, Aurelian Billon AntoninianusSear (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. 2 commentsJames Anderson07/14/12 at 18:32Dk0311USMC: Very nice portrait!

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