Antoninianus - Aurelianus SOLI INVICTO
| 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#291120 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Aurelian, standing right, holding spear, receiving globe from Sol, holding whip and treading down captive, seated between them.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
SOLI INVICTO
-/-//XXI•S•
Translation:
Soli Invicto.
The undefeated Sol.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus - Aurelianus coin was issued during a time of great economic and political instability in the Roman Empire. The coin's design, which features the emperor Aurelianus on one side and the sun god Sol Invictus on the other, reflects the empire's shift towards a more centralized and autocratic government. Despite its silver content, the coin was not widely accepted outside of Rome and was eventually replaced by a new currency system introduced by Aurelianus. This coin is a rare surviving example of the currency used during this tumultuous period in Roman history.