Roman Empire – Empress Severina
Antoninianus – Wife of Emperor Aurelian
AD 270–275
A historic Roman Antoninianus issued for Empress Severina, the wife of Emperor Aurelian (AD 270–275). Severina was one of the few women of the 3rd-century Roman Empire to appear prominently on official coinage, and her issues represent an important period of recovery and reunification after decades of political instability.
The coin features the portrait of Severina on the obverse, typically with a diademed and draped bust, while the reverse commonly carries religious and imperial themes such as CONCORDIA AVGG (“Harmony of the Emperors”) or other legends emphasizing unity, divine protection, and the stability of the empire.
Severina’s coinage is notable because it continued to be struck after the death of Aurelian, suggesting she may have played an important role in maintaining imperial authority during the transition to the reign of Tacitus. Her Antoniniani are widely collected for their historical importance and connection to the turbulent but transformative late 3rd century.
Empire: Roman Empire
Empress: Severina
Date: AD 270–275
Denomination: Antoninianus
Metal: Silvered Bronze (Billon)
Type: Imperial Coinage of Severina
A fascinating Roman coin featuring one of the few empresses whose coinage reflects the political and military changes of the late 3rd-century Roman world.
