© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Antoninianus - Ulpia Severina CONCORDIAE MILITVM; Concordia
| Silver | 3.5 g | 21.5 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 | 3.5 g |
| Diameter | 21.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#291267 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Concordia, draped, standing left, holding ensign in each hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
CONCORDIAE MILITVM
-/-//XXI
Translation:
Concordiae Militum.
For harmony with the soldiers.
Comment
Mass varies: 2.63–4.44 g;Diameter varies: 21–22 mm;
Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus coin featuring Ulpia Severina was issued during a time of great turmoil in the Roman Empire, known as the Crisis of the Third Century. This period saw a succession of weak and short-lived emperors, civil wars, and external invasions, which led to a significant decline in the empire's power and influence. Despite these challenges, the coinage of the time continued to be minted, with the Antoninianus being one of the most widely used coins during this period. This coin's design, featuring the goddess Concordia, symbolized the empire's desire for unity and stability during a time of great upheaval.
