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ID:     82001057
     [UNVERIFIED]
Type:     Roman Imperial
Issuer:     Vabalathus
Date Ruled:     AD 268-272
Metal:     Billon
Denomination:     Antoninianus
Struck / Cast:     struck
Date Struck:     AD 272
Weight:     3.21 g
Die Axis:     12 h
Obverse Legend:     IM C VHABALATHVS AVG
Obverse Description:     Radiate and draped bust right
Reverse Legend:     IVENVS AVG
Reverse Description:     Hercules standing right, lion's skin on arm, leaning on club and holding three apples
Mint Mark:     Star in left field
Mint:     Antioch
Primary Reference:     RIC V/II 004
Reference2:     BN 1265 var. (star in right field)
Photograph Credit:     Classical Numismatic Group
Source:     http://www.cngcoins.com/Coin.aspx?CoinID=147513
Grade:     VF, dark brown patina with areas of light earthen encrustation, a light scratch in field on obverse
Notes:     Sale: CNG 82, Lot: 1057 Rare.