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#291243 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Sol, radiate, walking left between two captives.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
ORIENS AVG
-/Q//XX
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 Aurelianus (also known as Aurelian) on one side and Sol on the other, was minted during a time of significant economic and political change in the Roman Empire. Aurelian was a military leader who became emperor in 270 AD and ruled until his assassination in 275 AD. During his reign, he implemented a number of reforms aimed at stabilizing the empire's economy and military, including introducing a new currency system that replaced the denarius with the argenteus, a silver coin that was worth 1/40th of a pound of silver. The Antoninianus coin was likely part of this new currency system and would have been used for everyday transactions throughout the empire.