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Denarius - Marcus Aurelius CONCORD AVG TR P XVI COS III; Concordia and Spes
| Silver | 3.3 g | 17 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Marcus Aurelius (Marcus Aurelius Antoninus) (161-180) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 161-162 |
| Value | 1 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.3 g |
| Diameter | 17 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#262691 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
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 XVI COS III
Translation:
Concordia Augustorum, Tribunicia Potestate Sexta Decima, Consul Tertium.
Harmony of the emperor (Augustus), holder of tribunician power for the 16th time, consul for the third time.
Comment
Example of this type:Trustees of the British Museum
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features the goddess Concordia on the reverse, which was a symbol of unity and harmony in ancient Rome. The inclusion of this image suggests that Marcus Aurelius' reign was marked by efforts to promote peace and stability within the empire.
