Antoninianus - Aurelianus RESTITVT SAECVLI
| 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#291042 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Aurelian, laureate or radiate, standing left, holding sceptre and receiving wreath from woman.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
RESTITVT SAECVLI
-/-//*S
Translation:
Restirutor Saeculi.
Restorer of the century.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus - Aurelianus coin was issued during a time of great economic and political turmoil in the Roman Empire. The coin's design features a radiate crown on the obverse (front side), which symbolizes the sun god Sol Invictus, who was worshipped as a symbol of the Roman state. The reverse (back side) of the coin features a depiction of the goddess Roma, seated on a throne, holding a scepter and a shield. This imagery was meant to convey the idea of Rome as the center of power and civilization. Despite the coin's ornate design, it was made of silver, which was a relatively affordable material at the time, indicating that the Roman Empire was facing economic challenges.
