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Aureus - Ulpia Severina CONCORDIAE MILITVM; Concordia
| Gold | 6.3 g | 23 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Empress | Severina (Ulpia Severina) (274-275) |
| Emperor | Aurelian (Lucius Domitius Aurelianus) (270-275) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 270-275 |
| Value | Aureus (25⁄2) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 6.3 g |
| Diameter | 23 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#291251 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Concordia, draped, standing left, holding ensign in each hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
CONCORDIAE MILITVM
-/-//-
Translation:
Concordiae Militum.
For harmony with the soldiers.
Comment
Mass varies: 6.2–6.35 g;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 - Ulpia Severina coin is that it features the image of Concordia, the Roman goddess of harmony and unity, on its reverse side. This suggests that the coin was minted during a time when the Roman Empire was seeking to promote unity and stability, possibly in response to internal conflicts or external threats. The coin's image of Concordia serves as a symbol of the empire's values and aspirations, and its inclusion on the coinage would have been a powerful message to the people of Rome.
