© Patrick Bedouet
© Patrick Bedouet
Antoninianus - Aurelianus RESTITVT ORBIS
| Silver | 3.8 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 | 3.8 g |
| Diameter | 22.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#291097 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Woman, draped, standing right, presenting wreath to Aurelian, standing left, holding sceptre.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
RESTITVT ORBIS
*//-
Translation:
Restitutor Orbis.
Restorer of the city (Rome).
Comment
Mass varies: 3.6–3.91 g;Diameter varies: 21.75–23 mm;
Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus coin , which features Aurelianus (RESTITVT ORBIS) on one side and a radiate crown on the other, was minted during a time of significant economic and political change in the Roman Empire. The coin's silver content was reduced during this period, which led to inflation and economic instability. Despite these challenges, the coin remained an important symbol of Roman power and influence, and its design was copied by other cultures throughout Europe and Asia.
