Aureus - Julia Paula CONCORDIA; 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#276875 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Concordia, draped, seated left, holding patera in extended right hand and cornucopiae in left hand; in field, star.
Script: Latin
Lettering: CONCORDIA
Translation: Harmony.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Aureus - Julia Paula coin was minted during the reign of Emperor Septimius Severus, who ruled the Roman Empire from 193 to 211 AD. The coin's obverse features a portrait of Julia Paula, the emperor's wife, while the reverse depicts the goddess Concordia, who represents harmony and unity. The coin's gold content and intricate design make it a valuable and sought-after collector's item among numismatists and historians.