Aureus - Lucius Aelius TRIB POT COS II CONCORD; Concordia
137 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 | 137 |
| 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#257134 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Concordia seated left, holding patera and resting on cornucopia.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
TRIB 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 - Lucius Aelius (TRIB POT COS II CONCORD; Concordia) (137) coin was minted during the reign of Emperor Hadrian (117-138 AD), who was known for his love of Greek culture and art. As a result, the coin features a depiction of the goddess Concordia on the reverse, highlighting the importance of harmony and unity within the Roman Empire.
