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Denarius - Lucilla CONCORDIA; Concordia
| Silver | 3.4 g | 18.5 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Marcus Aurelius (Marcus Aurelius Antoninus) (161-180) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 164-180 |
| Value | 1 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.4 g |
| Diameter | 18.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#263437 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Concordia, draped, seated left on low seat, holding patera in extended right hand and resting left elbow on statuette of Spes; under seat, cornucopiae.
Script: Latin
Lettering: CONCORDIA
Translation: Harmony.
Comment
Mass varies: 2.761–4.04 g;Diameter varies: 18.17–19 mm;
Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Denarius - Lucilla coin was issued during the reign of Emperor Marcus Aurelius (161-180 AD), who was known for his philosophical writings and his efforts to promote peace and harmony throughout the Roman Empire. The coin's obverse features the image of Lucilla, the emperor's daughter, who was known for her beauty and her role as a symbol of concordia, or harmony, within the empire. The coin's reverse features the goddess Concordia, who was the embodiment of unity and agreement among the Roman people. The coin's design was meant to promote the idea of unity and harmony within the empire, and it is a testament to the importance of these values during the Roman Empire.
