Ave!
Aurelian, Antoninianus, Roma Reverse, Look!
Æ; 24mm!/3.0gm
Con/ after cleaning; Extremely Fine; Read more under seller's note below.
Obv/ IMP AVRELIANVS AVG; radiate and cuirassed bust right
Rev/ ROMAE AETER (Eternal Rome); Roma seated left on shield holding long scepter, presenting Victory holding wreath to Aurelian, togate, standing right - Q in exergue
Mint of Mediolanum/Milan
Ref/ RIC Vol IVa, 142
Seller's Note/ Holy Cow! This is one awesome coin, from the strikes & centering, perfect unblemished and glossy green patina, and exquisite details on each side. On the note the elegant sweep of the emperors toga and the fact he is wearing hat!
Presented "as arrived", what you see on the surfaces is simply due to my rubbing it with my fingers while the coin was wet. Yes, the dirt is so soft it instantly turns to mud when dampened. So soft, in fact, that I have no doubts whatsoever that this coin can be cleaned with a toothpick!