Roman Empire, Aurelian (270-275 AD), Æ Antoninianus

272 - early 274 AD, Siscia mint

Roman Empire, Aurelian (270-275 AD), Æ Antoninianus
Roman Empire, Aurelian (270-275 AD), Æ Antoninianus
80.00 VAT margin scheme
Article code21-2826
Obverse: Radiate, cuirassed bust right.
Legend: IMP AVRELIANVS AVG.
Reverse: Aurelian standing right clasping hands with Concordia who stands left.
Legend: CONCORDIA MILITVM.
Mintmark: star T

Diameter: 24,2 mm
Weight: 2,9 g

EF specimen with the silvering present, struck on a wide flan.
Cohen 61, Sear 11522/11523 var.

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Aurelian: Roman Emperor from 270-275 AD. His series of military victories reunited the Roman Empire after the barbarian invasions and internal revolts.
Aurelian put an end to the debasement of coins, caused by the customary practice of stealing silver for the coin production. The senior public financial official Felicissimus incited the mint workers to revolt  (bellum monetariorum). The rebellion spread in the streets, but the revolt was repressed in a bloody battle on the Caelian Hill in Rome.

Features and Specifications

Period Roman
Category Coins
Material Silver
Country Roman Empire