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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Antoninianus - Aurelianus RESTITVT ORBIS; Antioch
| Silver | 3.9 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 | 3.9 g |
| Diameter | 22.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#291215 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 70% |
Reverse
Woman standing to right, draped, presenting wreath to Aurelian, standing to left, holding long sceptre with left hand and extending right hand.
Officina letter in centre field or exergue.
Sometimes mark of value in exergue.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
RESTITVT ORBIS
XXI
Unabridged legend: Restitutor Orbis.
Translation:
Restorer of the city (Rome).
20:1
Comment
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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 emperors, internal power struggles, and external threats from barbarian invasions. 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 resilience and enduring spirit.
