Antoninianus - Aurelianus RESTITVTORI GENTIS
| 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#291230 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Aurelian, standing left, holding sceptre, receiving wreath from woman, standing right.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
RESTITVTORI GENTIS
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Translation:
Restitutori Gentis.
To the restorer of the nation.
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 after a period of civil war and external threats. The coin's obverse features a portrait of Aurelian, while the reverse shows a personification of the Roman Empire, represented by a woman standing on a globe, holding a scepter and a shield. The coin's design was meant to convey Aurelian's message of restoration and renewal, and it was issued in large quantities to promote the emperor's image and policies throughout the empire.
