© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Denarius - Marcus Aurelius CONCORD AVG TR P XV COS III; Concordia and Spes
161 year| Silver | 3.2 g | 17.5 mm |
| 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 | 3.2 g |
| Diameter | 17.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#262661 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Concordia, draped, seated left on low seat, holding patera in extended right hand and resting left elbow on statuette of Spes: under seat, a cornucopiae.
Script: Latin
Lettering: CONCORD AVG TR P XV COS III
Translation:
Concordia Augustorum, Tribunicia Potestate Quinta Decima, Consul Tertium.
Harmony of the emperor (Augustus), holder of tribunician power for the 15th time, consul for the third time.
Comment
Mass varies: 3.13–3.26 g;Diameter varies: 16.5–18 mm;
Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of the Roman goddess Concordia on one side, and Spes (the personification of hope) on the other. This symbolizes the importance of unity and hope during the reign of Marcus Aurelius, who was known for his wisdom and leadership during a time of great turmoil in the Roman Empire.
