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#291088 |
|---|---|
| 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 reunification of the Roman Empire after a period of civil war. The coin features the image of the sun god Sol on the reverse, which symbolized the renewal and rebirth of the empire under Aurelian's rule. The use of silver in the coin's composition also signified the value and importance of the Roman Empire's currency.