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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Antoninianus - Aurelianus ORIENS AVG; Sol
| Silver | 3.7 g | 23 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 | 23 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#291189 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
Sol, radiate, standing or walking left, raising right hand, holding globe in left hand; at his feet, captive.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
ORIENS AVG
-/-//AC
Translation:
Oriens Augusti.
The rising sun of the emperor (Augustus).
Comment
Mass varies: 2.96–4.5 g;Diameter varies: 21.6–25 mm;
Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Antoninianus - Aurelianus coin is that it features the image of the Roman sun god, Sol, on one side, which was a common motif on Roman coins during the 3rd century AD. This suggests that the coin was minted during a time when the Roman Empire was promoting the cult of the sun god, possibly as a way to reinforce the authority of the emperor and the state.
