© Trustees of the British Museum
© Trustees of the British Museum
Aureus - Aurelianus CONCORD LEGI; Concordia
| Gold | 4.7 g | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Aurelian (Lucius Domitius Aurelianus) (270-275) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 270-275 |
| Value | Aureus (25⁄2) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 4.7 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#290818 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Concordia, draped, standing left between four ensigns.
Script: Latin
Lettering: CONCORD LEGI
Translation:
Concordia Legionum.
Harmony of the legions.
Comment
Example of this type:Trustees of the British Museum
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Aureus - Aurelianus (CONCORD LEGI; Concordia) coin is that it features the image of the Roman goddess Concordia on one side, which symbolizes harmony and unity. This is significant because Aurelian, the emperor who issued the coin, was known for his efforts to restore peace and stability to the Roman Empire after a period of civil wars and external threats. The coin's design may have been intended to promote the idea of unity and cooperation among the Roman people, and to emphasize the emperor's role in maintaining peace and prosperity.
