Antoninianus - Aurelianus CONCORDIA AVG
| Silver | - | - |
| 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 |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#290927 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Aurelian and Concordia clasping hands.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
CONCORDIA AVG
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Translation:
Concordia Augusta.
Venerable harmony.
Comment
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 promote the idea of imperial harmony and unity. The coin features the image of Aurelian on one side and the goddess Concordia on the other, symbolizing the emperor's efforts to restore peace and stability to the Roman Empire after a period of civil wars and external threats. The use of silver in the coin's composition also signifies the value and importance of the Roman Empire's currency during that time.
