Antoninianus - Aurelianus SOLI INVICTO; Sol
| Silver | 3 g | 22 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 g |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#290862 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Sol, radiate, standing left, raising right hand and holding globe in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
SOLI INVICTO
-/-//A
Translation:
Soli Invicto.
The undefeated Sol.
Comment
Mass varies: 2.99–3.08 g;Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus coin, which was issued during the reign of Emperor Aurelianus (270-275 AD), was a significant departure from previous Roman coins. It was the first coin to feature a radiate crown on the emperor's head, which symbolized the sun god Sol, and was meant to emphasize the emperor's connection to the divine. This design change marked a shift in the Roman Empire's ideology, as it moved away from the traditional depiction of the emperor as a military leader and towards a more divine and spiritual representation.
