Ancients
Aurelian (AD 270-275). AV aureus (20mm, 5.55 gm, 5h). NGC Choice AU 5/5 - 2/5, edge marks, brushed. Antioch. IMP C M AVRELI-ANVS AVG, laureate, cuirassed bust of Aurelian right, seen from front, aegis on left shoulder / RESTITV-TOR ORIENTIS, Sol standing facing, nude but for chlamys draped behind, radiate head left, right hand raised, globe in outstretched left hand. RIC V.I 374. Calicó 4026. Estiot 168 (Rome). Crisply struck on bright surfaces. Attractive, highly detailed portrait and armor.
From the Monaco Collection. Ex Künker, Auction 347 (22 March 2021), lot 1223
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Estimate: 8000-10000 USD