Double Aureus "Binio" - Volusianus CONCORDIA AVGG; Concordia
| Gold | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Volusianus (Gaius Vibius Volusianus) (251-253) Trebonianus Gallus (Gaius Vibius Afinius Trebonianus Gallus) (251-253) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 251-253 |
| Value | 2 Aurei (25) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#284017 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Concordia, draped, seated left by altar, holding patera in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: CONCORDIA AVGG
Translation:
Concordia Duorum Augustorum.
Harmony of the two emperors.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Double Aureus "Binio" - Volusianus coin is that it features the image of the Roman goddess Concordia (Concord) on one side, which symbolizes harmony and unity, while on the other side it has the image of two emperors, Volusianus and Marcus Aurelius, shaking hands, representing the unity and cooperation between the two rulers.
