Spectacular, extremely rare and desirable one die bust type with shield decorated with Gorgoneion (only one obverse die of this type is recorded).
Lack of original silvering, minor corrosion, all in all pleasant example.
Emission 6
Obverse: IMP AVRELIANVS AVG
Bust left, radiate, heroically nude with cross-belt, seen from rear, holding spear pointing forward in right hand, shield on left shoulder.
Reverse: CONCORDIA MILITVM / [*T]
Emperor togate standing right, clasping the hand of Concordia standing left.
Bilon, diameter 19,1 x 22,2 mm, weight 3,14 g.
Great provenance: ex. Philippe Gysen collection
