Antoninianus - Aurelianus RESTITVTORI 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#291234 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Aurelian, standing left, holding sceptre, receiving wreath from woman, standing right.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
RESTITVTORI ORIENTIS
-/-//A dolphin-left
Translation:
Restitutori Orientis.
To the 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 succession of weak and short-lived emperors, civil wars, and external invasions. Despite these challenges, the coinage of the time remained consistent, with the Antoninianus - Aurelianus coin being one of the few coins that remained in circulation throughout this period. Its design and silver content remained relatively unchanged, indicating the resilience and stability of the Roman Empire's monetary system during a time of great upheaval.
