Lot 4200
Aemilian, AD 253. Silver Antoninianus (2.9g). Minted at Rome, July-September AD 253. IMP AEMILIANVS PIVS FEL AVG. Radiate, draped and cuirassed bust of Aemilian right. Reverse: VIRTVS AVG. Emperor standing left in military dress, right foot on helmet, holding spear in left hand and branch in right. RIC 12; RSC 60. Well struck in good metal, with an exceptional portrait. Rare. Extremely Fine.
By AD 253, the coinage of the Roman Empire was in a sorry state, with rampant inflation of its value worsened by continuing debasement of its metal. Nevertheless, this silver double-denarius, often called an antoninianus, bears an excellent portrait of Aemilian, depicting him as a tough military man with a close-cropped beard. The metal quality is also superior to the debased standards of the era.
Estimated Value $750 - 900.
Ex Numismatica Ars Classica 62, lot 2066.
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