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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;Orange Julius, post: 3271936, member: 77226&quot;]Here&#039;s some fun Aurelian coins. Rather than listing the attribution info... I&#039;m just going to say in a few words why I like each.</p><p><br /></p><p>I just like everything about this coin, especially the portrait. I feel this portrait is more lifelike than anything from other mints at this time.</p><p>[ATTACH=full]863126[/ATTACH]</p><p><br /></p><p>This one is from 270, just before Zenobia&#039;s Palmyrene forces took Alexandria. Hard to find.</p><p>[ATTACH=full]863127[/ATTACH]</p><p><br /></p><p>This coin is heavy, well centered and in good shape. Although struck with a worn die, I like the reverse type.</p><p>[ATTACH=full]863129[/ATTACH]</p><p><br /></p><p>Look at that tough guy obverse bust!</p><p>[ATTACH=full]863130[/ATTACH]</p><p><br /></p><p>I did a double-take when I first saw this coin. It has nice high-relief of the figures and bust. It&#039;s a dirty coin but that helps enhance the details.</p><p>[ATTACH=full]863128[/ATTACH]</p><p><br /></p><p>A little porous but the reverse figure is sharply struck with no wear.</p><p>[ATTACH=full]863131[/ATTACH]</p><p><br /></p><p>I like the odd bust type. Fashionable! Kind of reminds me of Kris Kross wearing their clothes backwards. Plus lots o&#039; silvering.</p><p>[ATTACH=full]863132[/ATTACH]</p><p><br /></p><p>This coin seems to be unlisted in RIC. I can&#039;t remember exactly as it&#039;s been awhile since I cataloged it but at the time I could only find 2 other examples known anywhere of this workshop, both in old black and white photos here: <a href="http://www.ric.mom.fr/en/coin/2236" target="_blank" class="externalLink ProxyLink" data-proxy-href="http://www.ric.mom.fr/en/coin/2236" rel="nofollow">http://www.ric.mom.fr/en/coin/2236</a></p><p>Rare, nice looking and we all know how much Aurelian liked Sol.</p><p>[ATTACH=full]863133[/ATTACH][/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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