Aurelian & Vabalathus AE Bronze (NGC Certified) — Palmyra Compromise Coin
Authentic NGC-certified bronze AE showing dual portraits — Aurelian + Zenobia's son Vabalathus during brief Palmyrene autonomy before Roman reconquest (AD 270–272).
Dual Ruler Design
• Obverse: Vabalathus portrait — Palmyrene "King/Leader" titles
• Reverse: Aurelian portrait/symbols — Roman supreme authority
Technical Specifications
• Material: Bronze (AE denomination)
• Date: AD 270–272
• Certification: NGC slabbed
• Mints: Eastern provincial (Antioch/Alexandria)
• Use: Regional transactions
Palmyra Rebellion Essential
• Zenobia controls Egypt + Syria after Rome's crisis
• Vabalathus semi-autonomous under Aurelian
• Joint coinage compromise lasts months only
• Aurelian crushes Palmyra, captures Zenobia
Collector Masterpiece
Ultra-rare dual-portrait bronze captures failed eastern secession. Aurelian compromise essential.
Note: Coins shown are representative examples of grade/type, not actual specimens. For NGC grading standards, see NGC Grading page.
