© Münzkabinett der Universität Göttingen (CC BY-NC 4.0 DE)
© Münzkabinett der Universität Göttingen (CC BY-NC 4.0 DE)
Antoninianus - Aurelianus SOLI INVICTO; Sol
| Silver | 4.1 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 | 4.1 g |
| Diameter | 22.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#291064 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Sol, radiate, standing left, raising right hand and holding globe in left hand; at his feet, captive.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
SOLI INVICTO
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Translation:
Soli Invicto.
The undefeated Sol.
Comment
Mass varies: 3.98–4.269 g;Diameter varies: 22–22.98 mm;
Example of this type:
Münzkabinett der Universität Göttingen
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 promote the cult of the sun god, Sol Invictus. The coin features the image of the sun god on the obverse (front side) and the emperor's portrait on the reverse (back side). The inscription "SOLI INVICTO" means "to the unconquered sun" in Latin, highlighting the Roman Empire's official recognition of the sun god as a symbol of power and authority.
