Denarius - Aurelianus ORIENS AVG; 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 | Denarius (½) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#290875 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Sol, radiate, standing left, raising right hand and holding globe in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ORIENS AVG
Translation:
Oriens Augusti.
The rising sun of the emperor (Augustus).
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Denarius - Aurelianus coin was minted during the reign of Emperor Aurelian, who ruled the Roman Empire from 270 to 275 AD. One of the unique features of this coin is that it features a radiate crown on the obverse (front side), which was a new design element introduced by Aurelian. The radiate crown was meant to symbolize the emperor's divine status and connection to the sun god, Sol, who was depicted on the reverse (back side) of the coin. This coin was widely used throughout the Roman Empire and is considered a rare and valuable collector's item today.