Vabalathus. Usurper, AD 268-272. Antoninianus 3.82 g. Antioch. March-May AD 272. 

IM C VHABALATHVS AVG, radiate, draped, and cuirassed bust right.
VENVS AVG, Venus standing left, holding helmet in right hand, 
transverse spear in left, leaning on shield behind her; star 
in left field. 

RIC V 5 corr. (bust type); BN 1266; MIR 47, 361a. 

EF, desert patina. Among the finest known.
Estimate: 2000 USD

Re-used with permission of CNG.
Triton XI Auction, 2008, lot 983, sold for $2600

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