© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
As - Faustina the Younger CONCORDIA S C; Concordia and Spes
| Bronze | 9.2 g | 25.5 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Marcus Aurelius (Marcus Aurelius Antoninus) (161-180) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 161-176 |
| Value | As = 1⁄16 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 9.2 g |
| Diameter | 25.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#264342 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Concordia, draped, seated left on low chair, holding patera in right hand and resting left elbow on statuette of Spes.
Script: Latin
Lettering: CONCORDIA S C
Translation:
Concordia Senatus Consultum.
Harmony. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Mass varies: 7.209–10.35 g;Diameter varies: 23.59–27 mm;
Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Concordia, the Roman goddess of harmony and unity, on one side, and Spes, the goddess of hope, on the other. This symbolizes the importance of unity and hope during the reign of Faustina the Younger.
