© Münzkabinett der Universität Göttingen (CC BY-NC 4.0 DE)
© Münzkabinett der Universität Göttingen (CC BY-NC 4.0 DE)
Antoninianus - Aurelianus CONCORD MILIT
| Silver | 3 g | 22.5 mm |
| 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 |
| Weight | 3 g |
| Diameter | 22.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#291172 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Aurelian, standing left, sometimes holding sceptre in left hand clasping hand of Concordia.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
CONCORD MILIT
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Translation:
Concordia Militum.
Harmony with the soldiers.
Comment
Mass varies: 2.705–3.27 g;Diameter varies: 22–24 mm;
Example of this type:
Münzkabinett der Universität Göttingen
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus - Aurelianus coin was part of a series of coins issued during the reign of Emperor Aurelian (270-275 AD) to celebrate the Roman Empire's military victories and to promote unity and concord among the soldiers. The coin's inscription, "CONCORD MILIT," translates to "military concord" or "harmony among the soldiers," highlighting the importance of unity and cooperation in the Roman military.
