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Vabalathus and Aurelian (F08) scarce
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- Model: Vabalathus s
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Aurelian and Vabalathus, 271 - 272 A.D.
The abbreviated titles of Vabalathus most likely were: Vir Clarissimus Romanorum (or Rex) Imperator Dux Romanorum The portraits of Vabalathus are interesting because they display both the Roman laurel and the Hellenistic royal diadem.
21670. Bronze antoninianus, RIC V 381, VF, Antioch mint, 2,8, 20 mm,, 271 - 272 A.D.; obverse IMP C AVRELIANVS AVG, radiate and cuirassed bust right; reverse VABALATHVS V C R IM D R, laureate, diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right; S in exergue