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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Antoninianus - Aurelianus RESTITVT ORBIS or RESTITVTOR ORBIS
| Silver | 3.5 g | 22 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 | 3.5 g |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#291177 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 86% |
Reverse
Female, draped, standing right, presenting wreath to Aurelian, standing left, holding spear.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
RESTITVT ORBIS or RESTITVTOR ORBIS
-/-//A
Translation:
Restitutor Orbis.
Restorer of the city (Rome).
Comment
Mass varies: 2.56–4.43 g;Diameter varies: 21–23 mm;
Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
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 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 radiate crown and the legend "RESTITVT ORBIS" or "RESTITVTOR ORBIS," which means "Restorer of the World." This suggests that the coin was intended to convey a message of hope and renewal during a time of great uncertainty.
