Aureus - Lucius Aelius TRIB POT COS II; 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#257144 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Concordia seated left, holding patera and resting on cornucopia.
Script: Latin
Lettering: TRIB POT COS II
Translation:
Tribunicia Potestate, Consul Secundum.
Holder of tribunician power, consul for the second time.
Comment
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)Interesting fact
The Aureus - Lucius Aelius (TRIB POT COS II; Concordia) (137) coin was minted during the reign of Emperor Hadrian (117-138 AD), who was known for his extensive travels throughout the Roman Empire and his efforts to promote peace and stability within its borders. The coin's design, featuring the goddess Concordia on the reverse, reflects Hadrian's focus on promoting unity and harmony within the empire.
