Aurelian Antoninianus OTD

[Noah]

This is my latest acquisition.  It is fairly common, yet the detail and patina are very nice.

Aurelian Antoninianus

Attribution: RIC 129, Cohen 105, Mediolanum
Date: AD 272-274
Obverse: IMP AVRELIANVS AVG, radiate and cuirassed bust r.
Reverse: IOVI CON-SER, emperor stg. r. holding a scepter & receiving a globe from Jupiter, P in exergue
Weight: 3.54 grams

Best, Noah

[slokind]

Very nice details, indeed.  And the Emperor seems to be so glad to make Jupiter's acquaintance!  Pat L.

[gavignano]

Noah - just curious - what is the size? the flan looks a bit on the big side for that type of issue - it looks good though!

[Noah]

Thanks for the compliments.  I do not have it in hand yet, and the dealer did not list the size, just the weight.  I would guess it is probably between 23-25mm or so.  The flan does look larger since it accomodates the entire legend and still has some space to spare.  Most of these I looked at were around 22-24 mm.

Best, Noah

[mix_val]

I like your taste in coins! 

[Noah]

I like your taste in coins! 

Thanks, but you know, the feeling is mutual!! 

Best, Noah

[David Atherton]

Marvelous coin Noah!

I particularly like the detail on the portrait. It's refreshing to see one that isn't worn.

[gavignano]

And what great proportions on the portrait!
Try and imagine this, as I can't do the extreme technical know how to make this happen like magic:
"Call" out to Aurelian so he must turn his head to you to face you. Now imagine the portrait. Incredible!

[Noah]

Well, with the coin in hand now I have a size:  22.8 mm.  It is not larger as I had anticipated, rather the usual size for such an issue.

Best, Noah

[Potator II]

Hi Noah,

The depiction of the reverse is full of life, great coin indeed

Regards
Potator