Very rare, interesting and desirable bust type. Even black patina, minor corrosion.
Issue 4 (early 273 – early 274)
Obverse: IMP AVRELIANVS AVG
Radiate, cuirassed and draped with paludamentum bust right, right arm visible, with circular decoration on the drapery.
Reverse: IOVI CONSER / P
Emperor in military dress standing right, holding short sceptre in left hand, receiving a globe from Jupiter standing left, holding long sceptre in left hand.
Bilon, diameter 21,0 x 23,8 mm, weight 3,75 g.
Great provenance: ex. Philippe Gysen collection.
