Antoninianus - Aurelianus CONCORDIA MILIT; Concordia
Silver | - | - |
Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
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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#290833 |
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Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Concordia, draped, seated left, holding ensign in each hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: 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 part of a series of coins issued during the reign of Emperor Aurelian (270-275 AD) to promote the idea of military concordance or harmony among the Roman legions. The coin features the goddess Concordia on the reverse, symbolizing unity and cooperation among the military forces. This coin was widely circulated throughout the Roman Empire, and its design was meant to promote a sense of unity and shared purpose among the Roman soldiers who received it as payment.