Antoninianus - Valerianus CONCORDIA EXERCIT; Concordia
Silver | - | - |
Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
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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 |
Numista | N#286141 |
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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.