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Antoninianus - Aurelianus ORIENS AVG; Sol
| Silver | 3 g | 23 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 g |
| Diameter | 23 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#290869 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Sol, radiate, walking left, raising right hand and holding globe in left hand, treading down one of two captives.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
ORIENS AVG
-/-//P
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's design features the god Sol on the obverse (front side) and the emperor's portrait on the reverse (back side). The use of Sol on the coin was a nod to the Roman belief in the sun god's association with the emperor and his role in bringing light and prosperity to the empire.
