Aurelian - Augustus 270-275 AD - F
AVRELIANVS AVG
Radiate bust right
ORIENS AVG
Sol standing left, raising hand and holding globe; seated captive to the left.
Weight: 2.54 gr
Diameter: 20.5 mm
Aurelian was Roman emperor from 270 to 275. Born in humble circumstances, he rose through the military ranks to become emperor. During his reign, he defeated the Alamanni after a devastating war. He also defeated the Goths, Vandals, Juthungi, Sarmatians, and Carpi