© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Antoninianus - Ulpia Severina and Aurelianus CONCORDIA AVGG
| Silver | 4 g | 22 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Empress | Severina (Ulpia Severina) (274-275) |
| Emperor | Aurelian (Lucius Domitius Aurelianus) (270-275) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 270-275 |
| Value | Antoninianus (1) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 4 g |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#291252 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 91% |
Reverse
Aurelian, standing right or left, clasping hand of Severina, standing right or left.
Scripts: Latin, Greek
Lettering:
CONCORDIA AVGG
-/-//ΓXXIR
Translation:
Concordia Duorum Augustorum.
Harmony of the two emperors.
Comment
Mass varies: 3.84–4.13 g;Diameter varies: 21.75–22.4 mm;
Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features the image of Ulpia Severina, who was a powerful and influential empress during the reign of her husband, Aurelianus. She played a significant role in the political and military affairs of the Roman Empire during her time, and her image on this coin reflects her importance and status.
