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

 
Silver 3.1 g 20 mm
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
Weight
3.1 g
Diameter
20 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#291038
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Aurelian, standing right, holding sceptre in right hand and parazonium in left hand; at his feet, captive.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
PACATOR ORIENTIS
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Translation:
Pacator Orientis.
Peacemaker of the east.

Comment

Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Antoninianus - Aurelianus (PACATOR ORIENTIS) coin is that it was issued during a time of great turmoil in the Roman Empire. The coin was minted during the reign of Emperor Aurelian, who ruled from 270 to 275 AD, a period marked by constant wars, political instability, and economic difficulties. Despite these challenges, the coin remained a standard circulation coin and was made of silver, indicating the continued importance of trade and commerce in the empire.