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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Antoninianus - Aurelianus ORIENS AVG; Sol
| Silver | 3.7 g | 22.5 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 | 22.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#291086 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 81% |
Reverse
Sol, radiate, standing left between two captives, raising right hand and holding globe in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
ORIENS AVG
-/-//P
Translation:
Oriens Augusti.
The rising sun of the emperor (Augustus).
Comment
Mass varies: 3.112–4.14 g;Diameter varies: 22–23 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 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 Rome over its enemies. The coin's design was meant to promote the idea of Roman supremacy and the power of the Roman state.
