Severina, Augusta (wife of Aurelian), BI Antoninianus, Antioch Mint, 274-275 AD – RR

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Roman Imperial, Severina (wife of Aurelian), BI Antoninianus (billon, 4.12g,  23.2mm), Antioch Mint, 274-275 AD
Obv: SEVERINA AVG; diademed and draped bust of Severina set to right on crescent
Rev: CONCORDIAE MILITVM; Concordia standing facing, head to left, holding standard in each hand; in inner field to left, S on left field; XXI in exergue
Ref: RIC 20; RIC V online 3189 Rarity/Choice: Scarce, aEF (sand patinated, nicely centered on broad flan)
Note: Severina was the wife of Aurelian, a powerful Roman Emperor who ruled from AD 270 to 275. She held the title of Augusta and was one of the few Roman empresses to have coins minted in her name, reflecting her significant status. Severina’s influence is noted particularly during the latter part of Aurelian’s reign, and it is possible that she even briefly held power after his assassination until the succession of Tacitus. Her coins often emphasize themes of military concord and stability, reflecting the turbulent times in which she lived. The obverse features a diademed and draped bust of Severina facing right, set on a crescent. The diadem signifies her imperial dignity, while the crescent, a symbol often associated with goddesses and female divinity, emphasizes her connection to the divine and her role as a protective figure. The drapery further underscores her status and refinement. The reverse shows Concordia, the personification of harmony and unity, standing facing forward, with her head turned to the left. She holds a military standard in each hand, symbolizing the unity and loyalty of the Roman legions to the imperial cause. The presence of the standards emphasizes the importance of the army’s support for the emperor’s rule.

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