© Münzkabinett der Universität Göttingen (CC BY-NC 4.0 DE)
© Münzkabinett der Universität Göttingen (CC BY-NC 4.0 DE)
Antoninianus - Aurelianus RESTITVT ORBIS
| Silver | 4 g | 22.5 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 | 4 g |
| Diameter | 22.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#291096 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Woman, draped, standing right, presenting wreath to Aurelian, standing left, holding sceptre.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
RESTITVT ORBIS
*//KAA
Translation:
Restitutor Orbis.
Restorer of the city (Rome).
Comment
Mass varies: 3.737–4.18 g;Diameter varies: 22.39–23.1 mm;
Example of this type:
Münzkabinett der Universität Göttingen
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Antoninianus - Aurelianus (RESTITVT ORBIS) coin is that it was issued during a time of significant economic and political change in the Roman Empire. The coin was minted during the reign of Emperor Aurelian, who ruled from 270 to 275 AD, and its design reflects the empire's shift towards a more centralized and autocratic government. The coin's weight and silver content also suggest that it was intended to be a widely circulating denomination, used for everyday transactions throughout the empire. Despite its age, the coin remains a valuable piece of history and a testament to the enduring legacy of the Roman Empire.
