© Trustees of the British Museum
© Trustees of the British Museum
Aureus - Sallustia Orbiana CONCORDIA AVGVSTORVM; Concordia
| Gold | 6.9 g | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Severus Alexander (Marcus Aurelius Severus Alexander) (222-235) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 225-227 |
| Value | Aureus (25⁄2) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 6.9 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#279390 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Concordia, draped, seated left, holding patera in right hand and double cornucopiae in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: CONCORDIA AVGVSTORVM
Translation:
Concordia Augustorum.
The harmony of the emperors (Augusti).
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 - Sallustia Orbiana coin is that it features the image of Concordia, the Roman goddess of harmony and unity, on its reverse side. This symbolized the importance of unity and cooperation among the Roman people during the reign of Emperor Alexander Severus.
