Antoninianus - Ulpia Severina and Aurelianus CONCORDIA AVGG
| Silver | - | - |
| 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 |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#291266 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Aurelian and Severina clasping hands; sometimes Aurelian holds parazonium.
Script: Greek
Lettering:
CONCORDIA AVGG
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Translation:
Concordia Duorum Augustorum.
Harmony of the two emperors.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus coin featuring Ulpia Severina and Aurelianus (CONCORDIA AVGG) was issued during a time of great turmoil in the Roman Empire. The coin was minted between 270-275 AD, a period known as the "Crisis of the Third Century," which saw a series of civil wars, corruption, and external invasions that threatened the empire's stability. Despite these challenges, the coin's inscription, "CONCORDIA AVGG," which translates to "Harmony of the Emperors," suggests an attempt to promote unity and cooperation between the ruling powers. This coin serves as a reminder of the resilience and adaptability of the Roman Empire during a time of great adversity.
