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ROMAN AND BYZANTINE COINS

Aurelian, 270-275. Antoninianus (Billon, 22mm, 4.28g 1), Serdica, April - November 274. IMP C L DOM AVRELIANVS P F AVG Radiate and cuirassed bust of Aurelian to right. Rev. SOLI INVICTO / XXI • T • Sol walking left, raising his right hand and holding a whip in his left; at his feet, to left and right, a bound and seated captive in oriental dress. RIC 311 var. (no shield). RIC temp 2721 (only this coin illustrated as the only known example). Extremely rare. A splendid piece with a powerful portrait and intact silvering. Extremely fine.