Antoninianus - Aurelianus ADVENTVS AVG
| Silver | - | - |
| 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 |
| Numista | N#290851 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Aurelian, riding left; to his left, seated captive.
Scripts: Latin, Greek
Lettering:
ADVENTVS AVG
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Translation:
Adventus Augusti.
Adventus (Roman welcoming ceremony) of the emperor.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus - Aurelianus coin was part of a series of coins issued during the reign of Emperor Aurelian (270-275 AD) to celebrate the Roman Empire's victory over the Palmyrene Empire. The coin's design features the emperor's bust on one side and a personification of the Roman Empire, representing the adventus (arrival) of the emperor, on the other. The use of silver in the coin's minting was a significant departure from the usual bronze or copper used in previous coinage, signifying the increased wealth and prosperity of the empire under Aurelian's rule.
