Aureus - Sabina CONCORDIA AVG; Concordia
Gold | 7.27 g | 19.5 mm |
Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
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Emperor | Hadrian (Publius Aelius Hadrianus) (117-138) |
Type | Standard circulation coin |
Years | 136-138 |
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#257004 |
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Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Concordia standing left, resting on column, holding patera and (usually double) cornucopia.
Script: Latin
Lettering: CONCORDIA AVG
Translation:
Concordia Augusta.
Venerable harmony.
Comment
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Aureus - Sabina coin is that it features the image of Concordia, the Roman goddess of harmony and unity, on its reverse side. This suggests that the coin was minted during a time when the Roman Empire was seeking to promote unity and stability, which is a fascinating historical context.