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© Trustees of the British Museum
As - Sabinia Tranquillina CONCORDIA AVGG S C; Concordia
| Bronze | 8.2 g | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Empress | Tranquillina (Furia Sabina Tranquillina) (241-244) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 241-244 |
| Value | As (1⁄32) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 8.2 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#281190 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Concordia, draped, seated left, holding patera in extended right hand and double cornucopiae in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: CONCORDIA AVGG S C
Translation:
Concordia Duorum Augustorum. Senatus Consultum.
Harmony of the two emperors. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Example of this type:Trustees of the British Museum
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features the image of Sabinia Tranquillina, who was a Roman empress and the wife of Emperor Gordian III. She played an important role in Roman politics during her husband's reign and was known for her intelligence and influence. The coin's design, which includes the image of Tranquillina and the inscription "CONCORDIA AVGG S C," reflects the importance of the empress in Roman society and highlights the close relationship between the emperor and his wife.
