Aurelian, 270 – 275. Binio, Antioch end 273, AV 5.99 g. IMP C AVRELIANVS AVG Radiate and cuirassed bust r. Rev. RESTITVTOR ORIENTIS Sol standing l., raising r. hand and holding whip in l.; at each side, bound captive seated. C –. RIC –. Göbl 372a = Estiot 165 (these dies). Hunter 40 (this coin). CBN –. Calicó –. Of the highest rarity, only three specimens known. A wonderful portrait struck on a very large flan, light reddish tone and good extremely fine Provenance Götz Grabert (1924-2000) Collection, sold by LHS Numismatik, Zürich, auction 97, 10 May 2006, lot 72.
Price realized | 28'000 CHF |
Starting price | 20'000 CHF |
Estimate | 25'000 CHF |