© Münzsammlung des Seminars für Alte Geschichte, Albert-Ludwigs-Universität Freiburg (CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 DE)
© Münzsammlung des Seminars für Alte Geschichte, Albert-Ludwigs-Universität Freiburg (CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 DE)
As - Volusianus CONCORDIA AVGG S C; Concordia
| Bronze | 9.2 g | 24 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 | As (1⁄32) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 9.2 g |
| Diameter | 24 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#284140 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Concordia, draped, seated left, holding patera in right hand and double cornucopiae in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: CONCORDIA AVGG S C
Translation:
Concordia Duorum Augustorum. Senatus Consultum.
Harmony of the two emperors. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Example of this type:Münzsammlung des Seminars für Alte Geschichte, Albert-Ludwigs-Universität Freiburg
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin As - Volusianus (CONCORDIA AVGG S C; Concordia) (251-253) from Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) made of Bronze weighing 9.2 g is that it features an image of the Roman goddess Concordia on one side, which symbolizes harmony and unity. This coin was minted during the reign of Emperor Volusianus, who ruled the Roman Empire from 251 to 253 AD. The coin's design was meant to promote the idea of unity and cooperation among the Roman people, which was an important message during a time of political and social upheaval.
