AURELIAN RIC TEMP 2191 - SOLD

OBVERSE: IMP AVRELIANVS AVG
REVERSE: CONCORDIA MILITVM
BUST TYPE: F8 VAR. = radiate, heroically nude bust left with cross-belt, seen from rear, holding spear pointing forward in right hand, decorated shield on left shoulder
FIELD / EXERGUE MARKS: -/-//S *
MINT: SISCIA
WEIGHT: 3.64 g
RIC TEMP: 2191 (9 ex. cited)

NOTE: Only one obverse die of this particular bust type exists.

Beautiful, highly elaborate shield, decorated with Emperor on horseback riding r. spearing kneeling enemy.

Spectacular, Extremely rare and sought-after bust type!

One of the highlights of my Aurelian collection. 

Sammlung : 01 Aurelian