Antoninianus - Valerianus (CONCORDIA AVGG; Concordia) (256-257) front Antoninianus - Valerianus (CONCORDIA AVGG; Concordia) (256-257) back
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Antoninianus - Valerianus CONCORDIA AVGG; Concordia

 
Silver - -
Description
Issuer
Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Emperor
Valerian (Publius Licinius Valerianus) (253-260) Gallienus (Publius Licinius Egnatius Gallienus) (253-268)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
256-257
Value
Antoninianus (1)
Currency
Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301)
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#285946
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Concordia, draped, seated left, holding patera in right hand and double cornucopiae in left hand.

Script: Latin

Lettering: CONCORDIA AVGG

Translation:
Concordia Duorum Augustorum.
Harmony of the two emperors.

Comment

Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)

Interesting fact

The Antoninianus - Valerianus coin was issued during a time of great turmoil in the Roman Empire, known as the Crisis of the Third Century. This period saw a series of civil wars, corruption, and external invasions that threatened the empire's stability. Despite these challenges, the coin still bears the image of the goddess Concordia on its reverse side, symbolizing the importance of unity and harmony within the empire. This coin serves as a reminder of the resilience and determination of the Roman people during a time of great adversity.