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#291192 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Sol, radiate, standing or walking left, raising right hand, holding globe in left hand; at his feet, two captives.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
ORIENS AVG
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Translation:
Oriens Augusti.
The rising sun of the emperor (Augustus).
Comment
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. Aurelianus introduced a new currency standard, the argenteus, which was a silver-based coinage system that replaced the previous debased currency, the antoninianus. This reform helped to stabilize the Roman economy and paved the way for the empire's continued prosperity and expansion.