Antoninianus - Aurelianus (PACATOR ORBIS) (270-275) front Antoninianus - Aurelianus (PACATOR ORBIS) (270-275) back
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Antoninianus - Aurelianus PACATOR ORBIS

 
Silver - -
Description
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
References
Numista
N#290814
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Aurelian, standing left by altar, holding sceptre.

Script: Latin

Lettering: PACATOR ORBIS

Translation:
Pacator Orbis.
Peacemaker of the world.

Comment

Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)

Interesting fact

The Antoninianus - Aurelianus coin was issued during a time of great turmoil in the Roman Empire, known as the Crisis of the Third Century. This period saw a succession of weak and short-lived emperors, civil wars, and external invasions. Despite these challenges, the coinage of the time continued to be minted, with the Antoninianus - Aurelianus coin being one example. It's fascinating to think that this coin was used in everyday transactions during such a tumultuous period in history.