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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Antoninianus - Aurelianus ORIENS AVG; Sol
| Silver | 3.4 g | 21.5 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 | 3.4 g |
| Diameter | 21.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#290872 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 80% |
Reverse
Sol, radiate, walking right, holding laurel-branch in right hand and bow in left hand; treading down enemy.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
ORIENS AVG
A/-//XXIR
Translation:
Oriens Augusti.
The rising sun of the emperor (Augustus).
Comment
Mass varies: 1.87–3.93 g;Diameter varies: 19–23.65 mm;
Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus coin , which features the emperor Aurelianus (270-275 AD) and the god Sol on its reverse side, is an example of a coin that was issued during a time of significant economic and political change in the Roman Empire. The coin's silver content was actually decreased during Aurelianus' reign, as part of a broader effort to address inflation and stabilize the empire's economy. Despite this, the coin still maintained its value and remained an important part of everyday commerce in the Roman world.
