© Münzsammlung des Seminars für Alte Geschichte, Albert-Ludwigs-Universität Freiburg (CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 DE)
© Münzsammlung des Seminars für Alte Geschichte, Albert-Ludwigs-Universität Freiburg (CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 DE)
Antoninianus - Gallienus CONCORDIA EXERCIT; Concordia
254 year| Silver | 2.9 g | 22.5 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Gallienus (Publius Licinius Egnatius Gallienus) (253-268) Valerian (Publius Licinius Valerianus) (253-260) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 254 |
| Value | Antoninianus (1) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 2.9 g |
| Diameter | 22.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#286560 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 84% |
Reverse
Concordia, draped, standing left, holding patera in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
CONCORDIA EXERC or
CONCORDIA EXERCIT
Comment
Mass varies: 1.83–3.65 g;Diameter varies: 21–24 mm;
Example of this type:
Münzsammlung des Seminars für Alte Geschichte, Albert-Ludwigs-Universität Freiburg
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus coin featuring Gallienus and the goddess Concordia was issued during a time of great turmoil in the Roman Empire. The coin's design was meant to promote the idea of unity and harmony within the empire, which was facing threats from external enemies and internal strife. Despite these challenges, the coin remains a testament to the enduring legacy of Roman art and culture.
