Antoninianus - Aurelianus CONCORDIA MILITVM
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#291080 |
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Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Aurelian, standing right, clasping hand of Concordia, standing left.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
CONCORDIA MILITVM
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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 unity and concordance of the Roman military. The coin features the image of Aurelian on one side and the goddess Concordia on the other, with the inscription "CONCORDIA MILITVM" (harmony of the soldiers) to emphasize the importance of unity among the military. This coin is a rare surviving example of Roman currency from that time period and is highly sought after by collectors.