Vabalathus, usurper, 268-272. Antoninianus (Bronze, 20 mm, 3.30 g, 6 h), Antiochia, March-May 272. IM C VHABALATHVS AVG Radiate, draped and cuirassed bust of Vabalathus to right, seen from behind. Rev. VICTORIA AVG Victory advancing left, holding wreath in her right hand and palm frond in her left; in field to left, star. Bland 27. Cohen 6. RIC 6. RIC V online 3120. Rare. An attractive example of this difficult issue. Somewhat rough, otherwise, very fine.