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ID: |
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82001057 |
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[UNVERIFIED]
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| Type: |
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Roman Imperial |
| Issuer: |
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Vabalathus |
| Date Ruled: |
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AD 268-272
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| Metal: |
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Billon |
| Denomination: |
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Antoninianus |
| Struck / Cast: |
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struck |
| Date Struck: |
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AD 272 |
| Weight: |
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3.21 g |
| Die Axis: |
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12 h |
| Obverse Legend: |
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IM C VHABALATHVS AVG |
| Obverse Description: |
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Radiate and draped bust right |
| Reverse Legend: |
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IVENVS AVG |
| Reverse Description: |
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Hercules standing right, lion's skin on arm, leaning on club and holding three apples |
| Mint Mark: |
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Star in left field |
| Mint: |
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Antioch |
| Primary Reference: |
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RIC V/II 004 |
| Reference2: |
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BN 1265 var. (star in right field) |
| Photograph Credit: |
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Classical Numismatic Group |
| Source: |
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http://www.cngcoins.com/Coin.aspx?CoinID=147513 |
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Grade:
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VF, dark brown patina with areas of light earthen encrustation, a light scratch in field on obverse |
| Notes: |
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Sale: CNG 82, Lot: 1057 Rare. |
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