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Antoninianus with bust of Aurelian
Roman
Imperial Period
about A.D. 271–274
Mint: Mediolanum
Medium/Technique
Billon
Dimensions
Diameter: 22 mm. Weight: 3.36 gm.
Credit Line
Bequest of Miss Rebecca Salisbury
Accession Number92.186
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAncient Greece and Rome
ClassificationsNumismatics – Coins
DescriptionObverse: Bust of Aurelian, radiate, cuirassed, right.
IMPAVRELIANVSAVG
Reverse: Female figure standing right, presenting wreath to Aurelian standing left, holding vertical spear in left hand.
REST[ITVTORIE]NTIS In ex.: P
IMPAVRELIANVSAVG
Reverse: Female figure standing right, presenting wreath to Aurelian standing left, holding vertical spear in left hand.
REST[ITVTORIE]NTIS In ex.: P
ProvenanceBy 1892: Miss Rebecca Salisbury Collection; bequest of Miss Rebecca Salisbury to MFA, Jan. 6, 1892