© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Antoninianus - Aurelianus CONSERVAT AVG; Sol
| Silver | 3.9 g | 22 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 | 3.9 g |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#291213 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
Sol, radiate, walking left, raising right hand and holding globe in left hand; treading on seated captive.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
CONSERVAT AVG
-/-//A
Translation:
Conservatori Augusti.
Protector of the emperor.
Comment
Mass varies: 3.365–4.9 g;Diameter varies: 21.1–23 mm;
Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features the image of the Roman emperor Aurelianus (270-275 AD) on one side, and the god Sol on the other, indicating the importance of the Roman sun god in the empire's culture and religion.
