Vabalathus
267 to 272 AD
Son of Odaenathus and Zenobia
Vabalathus was son of Septimius Odaenathus, governor of Palmyra, and his wife Septimia Zenobia. When his father was assassinated by his cousin Maconius, Vabalathus was made Prince of the Palmyrene Empire. The real power behind the throne was his mother Zenobia whom also conquered Egypt, Syria, Palestine, Asia Minor and Lebanon; she even adopted the title of augustus for her son and herself. However, the Roman emperor Aurelian came and sacked Palmyra and took his mother back to Rome as a hostage.
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Vabalathus as King 267 to 271 AD AE billon Antoninianus Obvs: VABALATHVS V C R IM DR, bust of Vabalathus facing right. Revs: IMP C AVRELIANVS AVG, bust of Aurelian facing right. 21mm, 3.4g $129.00 Order # LR 112 Ref: Van Meter 1 Note: Weak strike on reverse. VF+ Qty Shipping amount

Vabalathus as King 267 to 271 AD AE billon Antoninianus Obvs: VABALATHVS V C R IM DR, bust of Vabalathus facing right. Revs: IMP C AVRELIANVS AVG, bust of Aurelian facing right. 21mm, 3.2g SOLD Ref: Van Meter 1