© Trustees of the British Museum
© Trustees of the British Museum
Aureus - Gallienus CONCORDIA EXERCIT; Concordia
| Gold | 3.1 g | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Gallienus (Publius Licinius Egnatius Gallienus) (253-268) Valerian (Publius Licinius Valerianus) (253-260) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 253-259 |
| Value | Aureus (25⁄2) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 3.1 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#286772 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Concordia, draped, standing left, holding patera in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: CONCORDIA EXERCIT
Translation:
Concordia Exercituum.
Harmony with the army.
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 - Gallienus (CONCORDIA EXERCIT; Concordia) coin is that it features the goddess Concordia on the reverse side, which symbolizes the unity and harmony of the Roman Empire.
