Antoninianus - Aurelianus RESTITVT ORIENT
| 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#291179 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Aurelian, standing left, holding sceptre, raising kneeling woman.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
RESTITVT ORIENT
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Translation:
Restitutor Orientis.
Restorer of the east.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus - Aurelianus coin was part of a series of coins issued during the reign of Emperor Aurelian (270-275 AD) to celebrate the restoration of the Roman Empire's eastern provinces, which had been lost to the Persians. The coin's inscription, "RESTITVT ORIENT," translates to "Restored East," and reflects the Empire's renewed dominance in the region.
