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

 
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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#290833
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.