Aurelian - 270-275 AD - silvered denar - ORIENS AVG
IMP AVRELIANVS AVG
Radiate bust right
ORIENS AVG
Sol standing right, stepping on captive, holding branch and bow.
Weight: 3.23
Diameter: 21 mm
Aurelian was Roman emperor from 270 to 275. Born in humble circumstances, he rose through the military ranks to become emperor. During his reign, he defeated the Alamanni after a devastating war. He also defeated the Goths, Vandals, Juthungi, Sarmatians, and Carpi