© Trustees of the British Museum
© Trustees of the British Museum
Aureus - Carinus CONCORDIA AVG; Concordia
| Gold | 4.7 g | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Carinus (Marcus Aurelius Carinus) (283-285) Numerian (Marcus Aurelius Numerius Numerianus) (283-284) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 283-285 |
| 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#298246 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Concordia, draped, seated left, holding patera in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: CONCORDIA AVG
Translation:
Concordia Augusta.
Venerable harmony.
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 - Carinus coin is that it features the goddess Concordia on the reverse side, which represents the unity and harmony of the Roman people and the Roman state. This coin was issued during the reign of Emperor Carinus, who ruled the Roman Empire from 283 to 285 AD. The image of Concordia on the coin was meant to promote the idea of unity and stability within the empire, which was particularly important during a time of political and military turmoil.
