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As - Aurelianus CONCORDIA AVG
| Bronze | 6.8 g | 25 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Aurelian (Lucius Domitius Aurelianus) (270-275) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 270-275 |
| Value | As (1⁄32) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 6.8 g |
| Diameter | 25 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#290889 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Aurelian and Severina clasping hands, Aurelian holding sceptre in left hand; in field above, bust of Sol, radiate, right.
Scripts: Latin, Greek
Lettering:
CONCORDIA AVG
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Translation:
Concordia Augusta.
Venerable harmony.
Comment
Mass varies: 5.73–7.925 g;Example of this type:
Trustees of the British Museum
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of the Roman goddess Concordia on the reverse side, which symbolizes harmony and unity. This is significant because Aurelianus, the emperor depicted on the obverse side, was known for his efforts to restore peace and stability to the Roman Empire after a period of civil war and external threats. The image of Concordia on the coin may have been intended to promote the idea of unity and cooperation among the Roman people during this time.
