Aurelian and Vabalathus (AD 270272), billon tetradrachm from Alexandria, Egypt

Description

Struck AD 271/2. A K H DOM AVPHLIANOC CEB, laureate, draped bust of Aurelian right, LA (= Alexandrian regnal year 1) before / A C OVABALLATHOC ATHHN V A C P, laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust of Vabalathus right, LE (= Alexandrian regnal year 5) in fields. Very fine and rare in such nice shape. 22mm, 10.25 grams. Milne 4308; BMC Alexandria 2384; RCTV 11720. Brown and green patina.
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