Aurelian AE Antoninianus

I have been working on this coin for a long time, perhaps a year. I think I have finally identified it as Aurelian. I can't make out the mint yet. Should I stop on it or just keep edging closer? Comments are welcome as always.

 

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I don’t know the point in doing much with a coin that isn’t worth mhch

 

I have some that all I can hope to do is identify them. I agree with your feedback. Thanks.

 

Personally, I enjoy very much identifying coins even if they are not worth much.

 

Measurements would be helpful. How much does it weigh? Is it an Antoninianus?

 

It is 2.71 g and 22 mm.

 

I started about 2 years ago with only the thought of cleaning and identifying 100 ancients. I am in the neighborhood of 150 now. Many of them I was able to get full attribution on. I have many more, like the coin here, that all I can hope for is gross identification. And, that is OK with me.

 

By the way, is it an Antoninianus?

 

I think it’s great that you give these coins so much time and attention. They aren’t making these anymore and what’s cooler than a real tangible piece of ancient history. Coins don’t have to be super valuable or in perfect condition to teach, thrill and capture the imagination. Good work, keep it up!

As for the coin… it reminds me of this recent buy of mine… There are so many similar for Aurelian that it may not be the same one but this could be a lead!

Aurelian AE Antoninianus Rome Mint 270-275 AD Obverse: IMP AVRELIANVS AVG Bust of Aurelian, radiate, cuirassed, right Reverse: VIRT MILITVM Aurelian, standing right, holding globe in right hand and sceptre in left hand, facing soldier holding Victory; T in exergue References: RIC 56

 

I initially set my coin at RIC 56. I can't see any detail in the exergue. I think they are all keepers. Thanks for the feedback.

 

It is an Antoninianus; I think either RIC V Aurelian 149 from Mediolanum or RIC V Aurelian 407/408 depending on what you can read on the reverse. I think I can see a T on the exerge. Maybe you can turn the coin under light and see if there is a T?

 

Here are the links:
http://numismatics.org/ocre/id/ric.5.aur.149
http://numismatics.org/ocre/id/ric.5.aur.407
http://numismatics.org/ocre/id/ric.5.aur.408

 

with a radiate crown, it can only be an Ant

 

I will try some different lighting and perhaps have my son look. My eyes are 79 years old. I have several different magnifications and lighting options. Thanks for all the help and support.

 

Your best bet is to hold your cell phone as close as it can be with full focus, then crop the image down.

 

You end up with something like this, much better