Denarius - Julia Maesa CONCORDIA AVGG; Concordia
Silver | - | - |
Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
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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 |
Numista | N#276945 |
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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.