Watch List notes:

Aurelian, 270-275. Aureus (Gold, 21 mm, 3.98 g, 1 h), Mediolanum, mid-late 272. IMP C L DOM AVRELIANVS P F AVG Laureate and cuirassed bust of Aurelian to right, with part of aegis on his left shoulder. Rev. VIRTVS AVG Mars walking right, holding spear pointing forward in his right hand and trophy over his left shoulder; at feet to right, seated captive. Calicó 4048 (same dies). Cohen 269. RIC 15. RIC V online 1484. An attractive example struck on a broad flan and with a fine portrait. Light marks, otherwise, nearly extremely fine.


Ex Nomos 14, 17 May 2017, 429.