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Antoninianus - Aurelianus PACATOR ORBIS; Sol
| Silver | 3.7 g | 20 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 | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#290816 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Sol, radiate, walking left, raising right hand and holding whip in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
PACATOR ORBIS
-/-//AL
Translation:
Pacator Orbis.
Peacemaker of the world.
Comment
Example of this type:American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus coin featuring Aurelianus (PACATOR ORBIS; Sol) was issued during a time of significant economic and political change in the Roman Empire. The coin's design, which includes the image of the sun god Sol on the reverse, may have been intended to promote the idea of the emperor as a bringer of light and prosperity to the empire. Despite the challenges of the time, the coin remains a valuable piece of history, offering a glimpse into the economic and political climate of the Roman Empire during the 3rd century AD.
