Denarius - Julia Maesa (CONCORDIA AVGG; Concordia) (218-222) front Denarius - Julia Maesa (CONCORDIA AVGG; Concordia) (218-222) back
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Denarius - Julia Maesa CONCORDIA AVGG; Concordia

 
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Description
Issuer
Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Emperor
Elagabalus (Sextus Varius Avitus Basianus) (218-222)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
218-222
Value
Denarius (½)
Currency
Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301)
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#276945
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Concordia, draped, seated left, holding patera in extended right hand and double cornucopiae in left hand.

Script: Latin

Lettering: CONCORDIA AVGG

Translation:
Concordia Duorum Augusti.
Harmony of the two emperors.

Comment

Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)

Interesting fact

The Denarius - Julia Maesa coin was minted during the reign of Emperor Elagabalus, who was known for his controversial and unconventional rule. Despite his tumultuous reign, the coinage during his era, including the Denarius - Julia Maesa coin, is considered to be some of the most well-crafted and aesthetically pleasing of the Roman Empire. The coin's design, which features the goddess Concordia on the reverse, symbolizes the unity and harmony that Elagabalus sought to promote during his reign.