Antoninianus - Aurelianus RESTITVTOR ORIENTIS
| 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#290949 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Aurelian, standing left, raising kneeling woman.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
RESTITVTOR ORIENTIS
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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 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 features the emperor Aurelianus (RESTITVTOR ORIENTIS) on one side and the goddess Roma on the other, highlighting the empire's continued emphasis on the importance of leadership and tradition.
