Antoninianus - Aurelianus ORIϵNS 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#291246 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Sol, radiate, walking left between two captives, treading down one captive.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
ORIϵNS AVG
-/-//XXI
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) as a way to celebrate the Roman Empire's victory over the Palmyrene Empire. The coin features an image of the Roman god Sol on the obverse (front side) and the emperor's name and title on the reverse (back side). The use of Sol on the coin was a nod to Aurelian's success in restoring the Roman Empire's power and prosperity, as Sol was associated with the sun god and symbolized the empire's radiance and dominance.