Denarius - Caracalla CONCORDIA; Concordia
| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Caracalla (Marcus Aurelius Antoninus Caracalla) (198-217) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 210-222 |
| Value | 1 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#273557 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Concordia, draped, standing left, sacrificing out of patera in right hand over altar and holding double cornucopiae in left hand; in left field, star.
Script: Latin
Lettering: CONCORDIA
Translation: Harmony.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Denarius - Caracalla (CONCORDIA; Concordia) coin was issued during the reign of Emperor Caracalla, who ruled the Roman Empire from 211 to 217 AD. The coin's obverse features the image of Caracalla, while the reverse depicts the goddess Concordia, who was the embodiment of harmony and unity in Roman mythology. The coin's design was meant to promote the idea of unity and stability within the empire, which was a key focus of Caracalla's reign.