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Aureus - Lucilla CONCORDIA; Concordia
| Gold | 7.3 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Marcus Aurelius (Marcus Aurelius Antoninus) (161-180) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 164-180 |
| Value | 1 Aureus = 25 Denarii |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 7.3 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#263435 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Concordia, draped, seated left on low seat, holding patera in extended right hand and resting left elbow on statuette of Spes; under seat, cornucopiae.
Script: Latin
Lettering: CONCORDIA
Translation: Harmony.
Comment
Mass varies: 7.26–7.31 g;Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Aureus - Lucilla coin was minted during the reign of Emperor Marcus Aurelius, who ruled the Roman Empire from 161 to 180 AD. The coin's obverse side features a portrait of Lucilla, the emperor's daughter and the goddess Concordia, while the reverse side depicts two clasped hands, symbolizing the unity and harmony that the goddess represents. The coin's gold content and intricate design make it a valuable and highly sought-after collector's item among numismatists and historians.
