© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Antoninianus - Florianus CONCORDIA MILITVM; Florianus
276 year| Silver | 4 g | 22.5 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Florian (Marcus Annius Florianus) (276) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 276 |
| Value | Antoninianus (1) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 4 g |
| Diameter | 22.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#291546 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
Reverse
Victory, winged, draped, standing right, holding palm, presenting wreath to Florian, standing left, holding sceptre.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
CONCORDIA MILITVM
-/-//P
Translation:
Concordia Militum.
Harmony with the soldiers.
Comment
Mass varies: 3.65–4.52 g;Diameter varies: 21.2–23.53 mm;
Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Antoninianus - Florianus coin is that it features the image of the Roman goddess Concordia on one side, which symbolizes unity and harmony among the military. This suggests that the coin was minted during a time when the Roman Empire was emphasizing the importance of military unity and cooperation.
