Antoninianus - Aurelianus CONCORDIA AVGVSTOR
| 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#291211 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Aurelian and Severina, standing, clasping hands.
Scripts: Latin, Greek
Lettering:
CONCORDIA AVGVSTOR
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Translation:
Concordia Augustorum.
The harmony of the emperors (Augusti).
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 and his wife, Ulpia Severina, on the obverse, and the goddess Concordia on the reverse, symbolizing the unity and harmony that the emperor sought to promote throughout the empire. This coin is particularly interesting because it highlights the importance of propaganda and image-making in Roman imperial politics, and how coins were used as a tool to promote the ideals and values of the ruling powers.
