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Antoninianus - Aurelianus ORIENS AVG; Sol
| Silver | 4.2 g | 24.5 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 | 4.2 g |
| Diameter | 24.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#291054 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Sol, radiate, standing left, raising right hand and holding globe in left hand; to left, captive.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ORIENS AVG
Translation:
Oriens Augusti.
The rising sun of the emperor (Augustus).
Comment
Mass varies: 4.09–4.28 g;Diameter varies: 23.5–25 mm;
http://numismatics.org/ocre/id/ric.5.aur.247
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Antoninianus - Aurelianus coin is that it features the image of the Roman sun god, Sol, on its reverse side. This is significant because it highlights the importance of solar worship in Roman culture during the 3rd century AD, a time when the empire was facing numerous challenges and crises. The inclusion of Sol on the coinage may have been a way to promote the idea of the sun god's protection and blessing for the empire and its leaders.
