Aureus - Lucius Aelius TR POT COS II CONCORD; Concordia
137 year| Gold | 7.1 g | 19 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Hadrian (Publius Aelius Hadrianus) (117-138) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 137 |
| Value | 1 Aureus = 25 Denarii |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 7.1 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#257050 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Concordia seated left, holding patera and resting elbow on cornucopia.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
TR POT COS II
CONCORD
Translation:
Tribunicia Potestate, Consul Secundum. Concordia.
Holder of tribunician power, consul for the second time. Harmony.
Comment
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)Interesting fact
The Aureus coin was used as a means of payment for high-value transactions, and it was equivalent to 25 silver denarii. It was also used as a symbol of wealth and power, and it was often given as a gift to high-ranking officials or military leaders. The Aureus coin was made of gold, which was a valuable and coveted metal at the time, and it was minted with intricate designs that reflected the Roman Empire's artistic and cultural achievements.