Ancient Roman Bronze Coin of Vabalathus and Emperor Aurelian (Rome and Palmyra United)

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.