© Münzkabinett der Universität Göttingen (CC BY-NC 4.0 DE)
© Münzkabinett der Universität Göttingen (CC BY-NC 4.0 DE)
Antoninianus - Aurelianus ORIENS AVG; Sol
| Silver | 4 g | - |
| 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 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#291058 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Sol, radiate, standing left between two captives, raising right hand and holding globe in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
ORIENS AVG
*/-//-
Translation:
Oriens Augusti.
The rising sun of the emperor (Augustus).
Comment
Example of this type:Münzkabinett der Universität Göttingen
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus coin , which features Emperor Aurelianus (270-275 AD) and the god Sol on its reverse, was part of a significant monetary reform implemented by Aurelianus to address the inflation and currency devaluation that had plagued the Roman Empire for centuries. The reform introduced a new standardized system of coinage, with the Antoninianus being one of the new denominations. It was made of silver and had a standardized weight of 4 grams, which was a significant improvement over the previous coinage system, which had become debased and varied in weight and purity. This reform helped to stabilize the Roman economy and facilitate trade throughout the empire.
