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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Antoninianus - Aurelianus ORIENS AVG; Sol
| Silver | 3.7 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 | 3.7 g |
| Diameter | 21.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#290942 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
Sol, radiate, standing left, raising right hand and holding globe in left hand; at his feet to the left, captive.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
ORIENS AVG
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Translation:
Oriens Augusti.
The rising sun of the emperor (Augustus).
Comment
Mass varies: 3.22–3.93 g;Diameter varies: 21.25–22 mm;
Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
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 promote the cult of the Roman sun god, Sol. The coin features an image of the sun god on the reverse, with the inscription "ORIENS AVG" meaning "East (or rising sun) of the Emperor." This coin was minted in Rome and was used as a standard circulation coin throughout the Roman Empire.
