Aurelian, Antoninianus, modern cast fake imitating the Tripolis mint (Syria), cf. RIC 389 var.
Aurelian, modern cast fake imitating the Tripolis mint (Syria), Tourist fake, for genuine type: issue 3, officina 2, spring – summer 274 AD.,
Antoninianus (ø 21-22 mm / 4,03 g), brass, axes medal alignment ↑↑ (0°), filed edge with small parts of a former casting seam,
Obv.: IMP C AVRELIANVS AVG , his radiate, cuirassed bust facing right.
Rev.: RESTITVT OR· - BIS / K A , Aurelian on right standing left, leaning on scepter, extending right to woman (Pax?), presenting wreath to emperor, star between in lower field.
for genuine coins of this type cf. RIC (1st ed.) 389 var. ; - BNC 1380 ; - http://www.ric.mom.fr/en/coin/3225 .
wrong metal alloy, rough, porous surface, filed edge with small parts of a former casting seam