Denarius - Julia Mamaea CONCORDIA AVGG; Concordia
| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Severus Alexander (Marcus Aurelius Severus Alexander) (222-235) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 225-235 |
| 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#279398 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Concordia, draped, seated left, holding double cornucopiae in right 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 Mamaea coin was issued during the reign of Emperor Alexander Severus, who ruled the Roman Empire from 222 to 235 AD. The coin's obverse features the image of Julia Mamaea, the emperor's mother, who was a powerful and influential figure during his reign. The coin's reverse features the goddess Concordia, who was often depicted on Roman coins as a symbol of harmony and unity. The fact that Julia Mamaea's image appears on the obverse of the coin, while Concordia appears on the reverse, suggests that the coin was issued to promote the idea of unity and cooperation between the emperor and his mother, who played a significant role in his administration.
