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Very beautiful Aurelian struck under the reign of Emperor Aurelian (270-275 AD).
​Workshop: Ticinum (Pavia) — Officina VI (VI on the exergue)
​Weight: 3.47 g
​Dating: Circa 274 AD.
​Legends 100% legible: IMP C AVRELIANVS AVG on the obverse and ORIENS AVG on the reverse.

​This emblematic coin testifies to the famous monetary reform of the year 274 and highlights the cultus Sun God (Sol Invictus)!

​Quality of strike & details: Powerful and expressive portrait of Aurelian bearing the radiate crown.
​Spectacular reverse: Sol Invictus triumphant with his globe, surrounded by his captives.
​Superb relief & patina: A beautiful dark color with copper/bronze reflections perfectly showcased.
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Très bel Aurelianus frappé sous le règne de l'empereur Aurelien (270-275 apr. J.-C.)  
​Atelier : Ticinum (Pavia) — Officine VI (VI à l'exergue)  
​Poids : 3,47 g  
​Datation : Circa 274 apr. J.-C.
​Légendes 100% lisibles : IMP C AVRELIANVS AVG à l'avers et ORIENS AVG au revers.  

​Cette monnaie emblématique témoigne de la célèbre réforme monétaire de l'an 274 et met à l'honneur le cultissime Dieu Soleil (Sol Invictus) ! 
 
​Qualité de frappe & détails : Portrait puissant et expressif d'Aurélien portant la couronne radiée.  
​Revers spectaculaire : Sol Invictus triomphant avec son globe, entouré de ses captifs.  
​Superbe relief & patine : Une belle couleur sombre aux reflets cuivrés/bronze parfaitement mis en valeur.  
Voir photos.


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Roman Empire. Aurelian (AD 270-275). Aurelianus Ticinum - ORIENS AVG  (No reserve price)

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Roman Empire coin of Aurelianus struck at Ticinum (Officina VI) circa 274 AD, weighing 3.47 g, BI metal, obverse IMP C AVRELIANVS AVG and reverse ORIENS AVG, depicting Sol Invictus, condition non graded.

Roman Empire. Aurelian (AD 270-275). Aurelianus Ticinum - ORIENS AVG (No reserve price)

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Roman Empire coin of Aurelianus struck at Ticinum (Officina VI) circa 274 AD, weighing 3.47 g, BI metal, obverse IMP C AVRELIANVS AVG and reverse ORIENS AVG, depicting Sol Invictus, condition non graded.

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