Vabalathus - scarce! (S1730)

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.
Bronze antoninianus, RIC V 381, VF, Antioch mint, 3,28 gm, 21 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;