Antoninianus - Aurelianus RESTITVTOR ORBIS
| 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#291196 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Sol, radiate, standing right, holding spear; Aurelian, standing left, holding sceptre, holding globe between them; at their feet, two captives.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
RESTITVTOR ORBIS
-/-//-
Translation:
Restitutor Orbis.
Restorer of the city (Rome).
Comment
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 series of civil wars, corruption, and external invasions that threatened the very survival of the empire. Despite these challenges, the coin still bears the inscription "RESTITVTOR ORBIS," which means "Restorer of the World," reflecting the hope and optimism of the time.
