Aureus - Julia Paula CONCORDIA AETERNA; Concordia
| Gold | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Elagabalus (Sextus Varius Avitus Basianus) (218-222) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 219-220 |
| Value | Aureus (25⁄2) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#276880 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Elagabalus, togate, standing right, and Julia Paula, draped, standing left, clasping right hands; between them, Concordia, draped, standing front.
Script: Latin
Lettering: CONCORDIA AETERNA
Translation: Eternal harmony.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Aureus - Julia Paula coin features an image of the Roman goddess Concordia on the reverse side, which represents harmony and unity. This image was chosen to promote the idea of unity and cooperation among the Roman people, which was particularly important during the reign of Emperor Septimius Severus, who issued the coin.