Antoninianus - Maximianus CONCORDIA AVGG; Concordia
Silver | - | - |
Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
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Emperor | Maximian Herculius (Marcus Aurelius Valerius Maximianus) (286-305) Diocletian (Gaius Aurelius Valerius Diocletianus) (284-305) |
Type | Standard circulation coin |
Years | 294-293 |
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#306217 |
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Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Two Concordiae, draped, standing facing each other, clasping right hands, one holding cornucopiae in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
CONCORDIA AVGG
-/-//II
Translation:
Concordia Duorum Augustorum.
Harmony of the two emperors.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus - Maximianus coin was part of a series of coins issued during the reign of Emperor Maximian (286-305 AD) and was minted in several cities across the Roman Empire, including Rome, Milan, and Siscia. The coin features an image of the Roman goddess Concordia on the reverse side, which symbolized unity and harmony within the empire. The coin's design and message were meant to promote the idea of a strong and united Roman Empire under Maximian's rule.