Antoninianus - Valerianus (CONCORDIA EXERCIT; Concordia) (257-259) front Antoninianus - Valerianus (CONCORDIA EXERCIT; Concordia) (257-259) back
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Antoninianus - Valerianus CONCORDIA EXERCIT; 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
257-259
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#286141
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Concordia, draped, standing left, sacrificing out of patera in right hand at altar and holding cornucopiae in left hand.

Script: Latin

Lettering: CONCORDIA EXERCIT

Translation:
Concordia Exercituum.
Harmony with the army.

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 very survival of the empire. Despite these challenges, the coin still bears the image of Concordia, the goddess of harmony and unity, highlighting the importance of unity and cooperation during difficult times.