Sestertius - Aurelianus SOLI INVICTO; Sol
| Bronze | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Aurelian (Lucius Domitius Aurelianus) (270-275) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 270-275 |
| Value | Sestertius (⅛) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#290886 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Sol, radiate, in spread quadriga, holding globe in right hand and whip in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: SOLI INVICTO
Translation:
Soli Invicto.
The undefeated Sol.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Sestertius - 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 radiant sun god, Sol, on the obverse side, which is where the coin's name "SOLI INVICTO" (meaning "to the unconquered sun") comes from. This imagery was used to symbolize the Roman Empire's powerful and unconquerable spirit.