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#290915
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Two Concordiae, draped, standing face to face, each holding ensign; between them, a third ensign.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
CONCORDIA MILI
-/-//-

Translation:
Concordia Militum.
Harmony with the soldiers.

Comment

Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)

Interesting fact

The Antoninianus - Aurelianus coin was issued during a time of great turmoil in the Roman Empire, known as the Crisis of the Third Century. This period saw a series of civil wars, corruption, and external invasions that threatened the very survival of the empire. Despite these challenges, the coinage of this period, including the Antoninianus - Aurelianus, continued to be minted and used throughout the empire, serving as a symbol of Roman resilience and endurance.