© Münzsammlung des Seminars für Alte Geschichte, Albert-Ludwigs-Universität Freiburg (CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 DE)
© Münzsammlung des Seminars für Alte Geschichte, Albert-Ludwigs-Universität Freiburg (CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 DE)
Antoninianus - Aurelianus ADVENTVS AVG
| Silver | 3.1 g | 23.5 mm |
| 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 |
| Weight | 3.1 g |
| Diameter | 23.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#290850 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Aurelian, galloping right over enemies.
Scripts: Latin, Greek
Lettering:
ADVENTVS AVG
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Translation:
Adventus Augusti.
Adventus (Roman welcoming ceremony) of the emperor.
Comment
Mass varies: 2.45–3.63 g;Diameter varies: 22–25 mm;
Example of this type:
Münzsammlung des Seminars für Alte Geschichte, Albert-Ludwigs-Universität Freiburg
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus coin, which was issued during the reign of Emperor Aurelianus (270-275 AD), was a significant departure from previous Roman coins in terms of its design and metal content. Unlike earlier coins that were made of gold or bronze, the Antoninianus was made of silver, which was a more accessible and affordable metal for the masses. This coin was also unique in that it featured a radiate crown on the obverse (front side), which symbolized the emperor's divine status and authority. The coin's design and metal content were a reflection of the economic and political changes taking place in the Roman Empire during that time, and it marked a turning point in Roman coinage.
