Antoninianus - Aurelianus SOLI INVICTO; Sol
| 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#291249 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Sol, radiate, walking left between two captives.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
SOLI INVICTO
*/-//SXXT
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 silver content was decreased during this period, and it was replaced with base metals, leading to inflation and a decrease in the coin's value. Despite this, the coin still features the symbol of Sol, the sun god, on one side, highlighting the importance of the sun in Roman culture and religion.
