Antoninianus - Aurelianus ORIENS 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#291090 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Aurelian, standing right, holding sceptre, receiving globe from Sol, standing left, holding whip, treading down captive.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
ORIENS AVG
-/-//PXXI
Translation:
Oriens Augusti.
The rising sun of the emperor (Augustus).
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 features the image of the Roman god Sol Invictus on the obverse (front side), and the emperor's name and title on the reverse (back side). The use of Sol Invictus on the coin was a departure from the traditional Roman practice of featuring the emperor's image on the obverse, and it highlights the importance of the cult of Sol Invictus during Aurelian's reign.
