Aurelian, 270-275. Aureus (Gold, 22 mm, 4.53 g, 12 h), Mediolanum, 3rd emission, mid-end 272. IMP C L DOM AURELIANVS P F AVG Laureate and cuirassed bust of Aurelian to right. Rev. VIRTVS AVG Mars advancing to right, holding transverse spear in his right hand and a trophy in his left; at his feet to right, seated captive. BN 424 (same dies). Calicó 4048. Estiot 60. Göbl 127qO(2, Rome). RIC 182, RIC temp 1484. An unusually attractive example, well struck and perfectly centered on a broad flan. Some very minor marks, otherwise, good extremely fine.
From a Swiss collection, acquired some twenty-five years ago.