Antoninianus - Aurelianus …NS AVG; Sol
| 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#291245 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Sol, radiate, walking left between two captives.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
…NS AVG
-/VI//++I
Translation:
Aurelianus Augustus.
Emperor (Augustus) Aurelian.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus coin was introduced by the Roman Emperor Aurelian in 270 AD as a replacement for the denarius, which had been the standard Roman currency for centuries. The coin was made of silver and was designed to be more durable and harder to counterfeit than the denarius. The Antoninianus coin was also larger and heavier than the denarius, and it featured a more detailed portrait of the emperor on one side and a depiction of the sun god Sol on the other. Despite its introduction, the Antoninianus coin did not last long and was eventually replaced by other currencies.