Antoninianus - Aurelianus ORIENS AVG; Sol
| Silver | - | - |
| 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 |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#291060 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Sol, radiate, standing left between two captives, raising right hand and holding globe in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
ORIENS AVG
-/-//XXIS
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 features the image of the sun god Sol on the reverse, which symbolized the triumph of the Roman Empire over its enemies. The use of silver in the coin's composition also signified the wealth and prosperity of the empire.
