Aureus - Sabina CONCORDIA AVG; Concordia and Spes
| 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 |
| Years | 130-133 |
| 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#256935 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Concordia seated left, holding patera and resting arm on Spes; sometimes below throne, 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 goddess Concordia on one side and the goddess Spes on the other, symbolizing the unity and hope of the Roman Empire during the reign of Emperor Hadrian.
