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#291111 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Woman, draped, standing right, presenting wreath to Aurelian, standing left, holding sceptre.
Scripts: Latin, Greek
Lettering:
RESTITVT ORBIS
*//KAΔ
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 series of civil wars, corruption, and external invasions that threatened the empire's very existence. Despite these challenges, the coin still features the iconic imagery of the Roman Empire, such as the portrait of the emperor and the personification of the Roman state, SPQR (Senatus Populusque Romanus). This coin is a testament to the resilience and endurance of the Roman Empire, even in the face of adversity.