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A bronze coin of the emperor Aurelian showing Orbis Terrarum Coin Type: Billon antoninianus of Aurelian, 270-275 CE
Mint and Date: Cyzicus, 7th issue, officina 1, Autumn 272 - Summer 273 CE.
Size and Weight: 21mm, 2.83g
Obverse: IMP C AVRELIANVS AVG
Radiate and cuirassed bust right.
Reverse: RESTITVTOR ORBIS
Female (Orbis Terrarum) standing right presents wreath to Aurelian standing left. Small figure kneeling between.
Exergue: *A
Ref: RCV (2005) 11598; RIC V 349 var
BW Ref: 011 028 024
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