Antoninianus - Aurelianus CONCORDIA MILI or CONCORDIA MILIT; 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#291006 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Two Concordiae, draped, standing, each holding ensign; between them, third ensign.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
CONCORDIA MILI or CONCORDIA MILIT
-/-//-
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 succession of weak and short-lived emperors, civil wars, and external invasions. Despite these challenges, the coinage of the time continued to be minted, with the Antoninianus - Aurelianus coin being one example. It's fascinating to think that this coin was used in everyday transactions during such a tumultuous period in history.
