© Münzkabinett der Universität Göttingen (CC BY-NC 4.0 DE)
© Münzkabinett der Universität Göttingen (CC BY-NC 4.0 DE)
Denarius - Lucius Verus CONCORD AVG TR P COS II; Concordia and Spes
161 year| Silver | 2.8 g | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Marcus Aurelius (Marcus Aurelius Antoninus) (161-180) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 161 |
| Value | 1 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 2.8 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#263120 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Concordia, draped, seated left on low seat, holding patera in right hand and resting left elbow on statuette of Spes; cornucopiae under seat.
Script: Latin
Lettering: CONCORD AVG TR P COS II
Translation:
Concordia Augustorum, Tribunicia Potestate, Consul Secundum.
Harmony of the emperor (Augustus), holder of tribunician power, consul for the second time.
Comment
Example of this type:Münzkabinett der Universität Göttingen
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features the goddess Concordia on one side and the personification of Spes (Hope) on the other, highlighting the importance of unity and optimism in Roman society during the reign of Lucius Verus.
