Antoninianus - Aurelianus (CONCORDIA MILI; Concordia) (270-275) front Antoninianus - Aurelianus (CONCORDIA MILI; Concordia) (270-275) back
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Antoninianus - Aurelianus CONCORDIA MILI; Concordia

 
Silver - -
Description
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
References
Numista
N#290914
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Concordia, draped, seated left, holding ensign in each hand.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
CONCORDIA MILI
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Translation:
Concordia Militum.
Harmony with the soldiers.

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 concordia, or harmony, among the Roman people. The coin features the goddess Concordia on the reverse, symbolizing unity and cooperation. This coin was circulated during a time of great turmoil in the Roman Empire, and its message of concordia was an attempt to promote peace and stability among the population.