Note: very rare cuirassed and draped bust type seen from back (instead of front as usual).
This particular variant from officina "Q" is unlisted in RIC V online! UNPUBLISHED UNICUM!
Extremely fine with much original silvering and mint luster remaining!
OBVERSE: IMP C AVRELIANVS AVG
REVERSE: ORIENS AVG = Sol standing left, with right hand raised and holding globe in left hand, right foot resting on a bound captive in oriental dress.
BUST TYPE: A2 = Radiate, cuirassed and draped bust right, seen from back
FIELD / EXERGUE MARKS: -/-//QXXI
MINT: Cyzicus
ISSUE: 9 (spring – end 274)