Can anyone tell me who this is please?

Discussion in 'Ancient Coins' started by Topcat7, Jul 6, 2019.

  1. Topcat7

    Topcat7 Still Learning

    This (half) coin has some (legible) legend and I am hoping that someone will recognize enough from what is visible to help me to attribute this coin, please?
    AE 21.3mm., and 3.72 gm (if it was a whole coin).

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  3. maridvnvm

    maridvnvm Well-Known Member

    Aurelian. Cyzicus with C * P in exe. ?. Possibly PRINCIPI IVVENTVTIS? I can't make enough of the reverse legend out to say more.
     
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  4. ancient coin hunter

    ancient coin hunter 3rd Century Usurper

    I was going to say Gallienus but I think it is instead Aurelian as @maridvnvm states.
     
  5. Topcat7

    Topcat7 Still Learning

    Thank-you, @maridvnvm .
    I am pleased that you were able to get what you could from this. It helps a lot.
    Similar to: RIC 351 P

    Aurelian AE Antoninianus. Cyzicus mint, ca 272-274 AD.
    Obv: IMP AVRELIANVS AVG, radiate, cuirassed bust right
    Rev: RESTITVT ORIENTIS, woman kneeling right, being raised by Aurelian holding sceptre standing left.
    Mintmark C star P.
    RIC 351, Cohen 204; Sear 11596.
     
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