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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Antoninianus - Aurelianus SOLI INVICTO; Sol
| Silver | 3.6 g | 22.5 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 | 3.6 g |
| Diameter | 22.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#290962 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 91% |
Reverse
Sol, radiate, walking left between two captives, sometimes treading one down, raising right hand and holding globe in left hand; generally, star in left field.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
SOLI INVICTO
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Translation:
Soli Invicto.
The undefeated Sol.
Comment
Mass varies: 2.368–4.5 g;Diameter varies: 20–24 mm;
Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus - Aurelianus coin was issued during a time of great economic and political turmoil in the Roman Empire. The coin's design, which features the god Sol on the obverse and the emperor Aurelianus on the reverse, reflects the empire's shift towards a more centralized and autocratic government. Despite its small size, the coin played an important role in the empire's economy and was widely used for trade and commerce.
