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Antoninianus - Aurelianus RESTITVT ORBIS
| Silver | 3.35 g | 21 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 | 3.35 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#291229 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Aurelian, standing left, holding sceptre, receiving wreath from woman, standing right.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
RESTITVT ORBIS
-/-//-
Translation:
Restitutor Orbis.
Restorer of the city (Rome).
Comment
Mass varies: 3.98–4.62 g;Example of this type:
The Fitzwilliam Museum, Cambridge
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 actually decreased during Aurelianus' reign, from 90% to 80%, in an effort to combat inflation and stabilize the empire's economy. Despite this change, the coin remained a widely used and valued form of currency throughout the empire.
