


© Münzkabinett der Universität Göttingen (CC BY-NC 4.0 DE)
As - Geta CONCORDIA MILIT S C; Concordia
Bronze | 9.9 g | - |
Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
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Emperor | Geta (Publius Septimius Geta) (209-211) |
Type | Standard circulation coin |
Years | 203-208 |
Value | As = 1⁄16 Denarius |
Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
Composition | Bronze |
Weight | 9.9 g |
Shape | Round (irregular) |
Technique | Hammered |
Demonetized | Yes |
Updated | 2024-10-06 |
Numista | N#271826 |
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Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Concordia, standing left between six standards, setting hand on one and holding sceptre.
Script: Latin
Lettering: CONCORDIA MILIT S C
Translation:
Concordia Militum. Senatus Consultum.
Harmony with the soldiers. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Example of this type:Münzkabinett der Universität Göttingen
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 its reverse side. This suggests that the coin was minted during a time when the Roman Empire was seeking to promote unity and stability, which is a fascinating historical context.