© Münzkabinett der Universität Göttingen (CC BY-NC 4.0 DE)
© Münzkabinett der Universität Göttingen (CC BY-NC 4.0 DE)
Antoninianus - Aurelianus RESTITVTOR ORBIS
| Silver | 3.6 g | 21 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 | 3.6 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#291197 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
Victory, standing right, holding palm, presenting wreath to Aurelian, standing left, holding spear; sometimes at their feet, suppliant figure.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
RESTITVTOR ORBIS
-/-//AC
Translation:
Restitutor Orbis.
Restorer of the city (Rome).
Comment
Mass varies: 3.33–3.88 g;Diameter varies: 19–23 mm;
Example of this type:
Münzkabinett der Universität Göttingen
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Antoninianus - Aurelianus (RESTITVTOR ORBIS) coin is that it was issued during a time of significant economic and political change in the Roman Empire. The coin was minted during the reign of Emperor Aurelian, who ruled from 270 to 275 AD, and was part of a series of reforms aimed at stabilizing the empire's economy and military. The coin's design, which features a radiate crown on the obverse (front) side and a depiction of the goddess Roma on the reverse (back) side, was meant to symbolize the empire's renewed strength and prosperity under Aurelian's rule. Despite these efforts, the Roman Empire continued to decline in the following centuries, and the Antoninianus - Aurelianus coin remains a valuable piece of history for collectors and historians today.
