Antoninianus - Gallienus CONCORDIAE AVGG; Concordia
| Silver | - | - |
| 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 |
| Years | 253-254 |
| 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#286555 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Concordia, draped, standing left, holding patera in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: CONCORDIAE AVGG
Translation:
Concordiae Duorum Augustorum.
To the harmony of the two emperors (Augusti).
Comment
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 inscription, "CONCORDIAE AVGG," translates to "Concord of the Emperors," which was a propaganda message aimed at promoting unity and stability in the empire. Despite this, the coin was issued during a period of civil war, and its production was likely halted due to the political instability. As a result, the coin is relatively rare and highly sought after by collectors today.
