Note: very rare and desirable bust type. Only one obverse die of this bust from Serdica recorded. Small decoration on the shield.
Engraver's error: IONI CONSER instead of IOVI CONSER
Provenance: PAUL FRANCIS JACQUIER AUCTION 45 LOT 1199 = ex. Philippe Gysen collection
OBVERSE: IMP AVRELIANVS AVG
REVERSE: IONI CONSER (SIC!)
BUST TYPE: F14 = Radiate, cuirassed bust right, holding spear pointing forward in left hand and shield on right shoulder
FIELD / EXERGUE MARKS: -/-//S
MINT: Serdica
ISSUE: 2 (autumn – end 271)
WEIGHT: 3,26 g