Antoninianus - Aurelianus (270-275) front Antoninianus - Aurelianus (270-275) back
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Antoninianus - Aurelianus

 
Silver - -
Description
Issuer
Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Emperor
Aurelian (Lucius Domitius Aurelianus) (270-275)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
270-275
Value
Antoninianus (1)
Currency
Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301)
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#291166
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Trophy between two captives.

Comment

Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)

Interesting fact

The Antoninianus - Aurelianus coin was minted during a time of great economic and political instability in the Roman Empire. The coin's silver content was gradually decreased during the reign of Aurelianus (270-275 AD) as a cost-saving measure, which led to inflation and further economic difficulties. Despite these challenges, the coin remained a widely used and accepted form of currency throughout the empire.