Roman Empire, billon aurelianus, Aurelian, 270-275 AD, encapsulated NGC MS / strike 5/5 and surface 5/5. 4.33 grams. IMP AVRELIANVS AVG, radiate, cuirassed bust right (long neck) / ORIENS AVG, Sol walking left, holding globe and raising right hand, foot on one of two captives at foot, mintmark below. Lustrous and choice, full details, well centered, as good as they come (top possible NGC grade). ($150-225)