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Bronze - Æ 18-20 mm - 5 grams - Die Axis 04:00 - RIC (Aurelian) 381. |
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VABALATHVS V C R IM D R (Vabalathus Vir Clarissimus Rex (or : Romanorum) Imperator Dux
Romanorum - Hero (Vir) Famous (Illustrious) King Imperator Duke of the Romans). Bust of
laureate, draped and bearded emperor facing right. |
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IMP C AVRELIANVS AVG (Imperator Caesar Aurelianus Augustus).
Bust of laureate, cuirassed and bearded emperor facing right. |
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'S' under bust Aurelian (Mint Antioch, Officina 6). |
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L.J.A.S.V. Athenodorus was the son of the Palmyran king Odenathus and his wife Zenobia. Through the scheming of his gifted mother, Vabalathus was given the titles his father held, but which had been refused him by Gallienus. The abbreviated titles of Vabalathus found on his coinage most likely were, Vir Clarissimus Romanorum (or Rex) Imperator Dux Romanorum. In 271 A.D., Vabalathus was declared Augustus but Aurelian defeated his forces. Vabalathus and Zenobia were taken to Rome where they have possibly lived in great comfort.
Minted for the Palmyrene Empire.
Obv. : Worn - Rev. : Worn.
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