Antoninianus - Domitianus II (CONCORDIA MILITVM) (270-271) front Antoninianus - Domitianus II (CONCORDIA MILITVM) (270-271) back
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Antoninianus - Domitianus II CONCORDIA MILITVM

 
Silver (Very low silver content) - -
Description
Issuer
Gallic Empire (Roman splinter states)
Emperor
Domitianus II (271)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
270-271
Currency
Antoninianus (260-274)
Composition
Silver (Very low silver content)
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#357882
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Concordia, draped, standing left, holding patera in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand

Lettering: CONCORDIA MILITVM

Comment

The emperor/usurper is only known through numismatic evidence, only 3 coins of him are known to exist.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Antoninianus - Domitianus II (CONCORDIA MILITVM) coin is that it was issued during a time of great turmoil and political instability in the Roman Empire. The Gallic Empire, which was a Roman splinter state, minted this coin during the reign of Domitianus II, who was a usurper emperor and ruled for only a brief period of time. Despite the political upheaval, the coin still bears the image of CONCORDIA MILITVM, which represents the unity and harmony of the military, highlighting the importance of military power and unity during this time. Additionally, the fact that the coin was made of silver, albeit with a very low silver content, suggests that the Gallic Empire was still trying to maintain some level of economic stability and continuity with the Roman Empire, despite its independence.