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Antoninianus - Aurelianus CONCORDIA AVG; Concordia
| 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#290832 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
Reverse
Concordia, draped, standing left at altar, holding patera in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand.
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 issued during a time of great economic and political instability in the Roman Empire. The coin's design, which features the goddess Concordia on the reverse, was meant to promote the idea of unity and harmony within the empire. Despite this, the coin's issuance coincided with a period of civil war and political upheaval, and it is believed that the coin's production was halted during this time. This interesting fact highlights the complexities and challenges of maintaining economic stability during times of political turmoil.
