Antoninianus of Aurelian - Aurelian and Concordia Standing Reverse

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Billon Antoninianus of Aurelian

Obverse Inscription: IMP AVRELIANVS AVG
Reverse Inscription: CONCORDIA MILITVM
Avrelianvs and Concordia standing facing each other clasping hands
Catalog Numbers: Sear s3258
Grade: VF Large area of deep porosity and very soft, mushy strike on reverse apparently due to a large cavity within the planchet at the time of striking
This coin is an interesting and odd variant depicting quality control (or lack thereof) at late Third Century Roman mints.
Obtained From: Michael Marx in 4/90
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