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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Antoninianus - Volusianus CONCORDIA AVGG; Concordia
| Silver | 3.6 g | 20.5 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Volusianus (Gaius Vibius Volusianus) (251-253) Trebonianus Gallus (Gaius Vibius Afinius Trebonianus Gallus) (251-253) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 251-253 |
| Value | Antoninianus (1) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.6 g |
| Diameter | 20.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#284039 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Concordia, draped, seated left, holding patera in right hand and double cornucopiae in left hand; in field, star.
Script: Latin
Lettering: CONCORDIA AVGG
Translation:
Concordia Duorum Augustorum.
Harmony of the two emperors.
Comment
Mass varies: 3.336–3.92 g;Diameter varies: 19.85–21 mm;
Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Antoninianus - Volusianus coin is that it features the goddess Concordia on the reverse side, which symbolizes the unity and harmony between the Roman Empire and its citizens during the reign of Emperor Volusianus.
