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Aureus - Antoninus Pius TRI POT COS DES II CONCORD; Concordia and Spes
138 year| Gold | 7.27 g | 19.5 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Hadrian (Publius Aelius Hadrianus) (117-138) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 138 |
| Value | 1 Aureus = 25 Denarii |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 7.27 g |
| Diameter | 19.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#257188 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Concordia seated left on throne, holding patera and resting arm on statue of Spes.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
TRI POT COS DES II
CONCORD
Translation:
Tribunicia Potestate, Consul Designatus Secundum. Concordia.
Holder of tribunician power, consul elect for the second time. Harmony.
Comment
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features the 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 Antoninus Pius, who was known for his efforts to promote peace and stability throughout the empire.
