★ A rare aureus of Aurelian ★

Aurelian, 270-275. Aureus (Gold, 20 mm, 4.20 g, 12 h), Mediolanum, mid to end 272. IMP C L DOM AVRELIANVS P F AVG Laureate and cuirassed bust of Aurelian to right. Rev. VICTORIA AVG Victoria advancing left, holding wreath in her right hand and palm frond over her left shoulder; to left, captive. Calicó 4041 corr. (‘Siscia’). Cohen -. RIC -. RIC V online 1481. Rare. A well centered example with a splendid portrait. Minor marks, otherwise, good very fine.

From the Birger Bentsen Collection of ancient gold coins, ex Leu Web Auction 2, 3 December 2017, 775 (with collector's ticket).