Antoninianus - Aurelianus RESTITVT ORBIS
| Silver | - | - |
| 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 |
| Numista | N#291098 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Woman, draped, standing right, presenting wreath to Aurelian, standing left, holding sceptre.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
RESTITVT ORBIS
*//KAB
Translation:
Restitutor Orbis.
Restorer of the city (Rome).
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, which led to a significant decline in the empire's power and influence. Despite these challenges, the coin still features the iconic imagery of the Roman Empire, such as the emperor's portrait and the she-wolf nursing Romulus and Remus, symbolizing the empire's enduring spirit and resilience.
