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#291240 |
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Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Aurelian, clasping hand with Concordia.
Scripts: Latin, Greek
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 celebrate the concordance of the military, hence the inscription "CONCORDIA MILITVM" on the coin. This coin was made of silver, which was a valuable and prestigious metal at the time, and its design featured the image of the emperor on one side and various symbols and gods on the other. The coin was widely used throughout the Roman Empire and is considered a rare and valuable artifact today.