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Denarius - Marcus Aurelius CONCORD AVG TR P XVI COS III; Concordia and Spes
| Silver | 3.1 g | - |
| 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 | 3.1 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#262693 |
|---|---|
| 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 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
Mass varies: 3.08–3.1 g;Example of this type:
Trustees of the British Museum
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Denarius coin featuring Marcus Aurelius, which was minted between 161-162 AD, has an interesting reverse side design. It features the goddess Concordia standing next to a column, with the goddess Spes walking towards her. The image symbolizes the unity and harmony of the Roman people, and the hope for a prosperous future under the rule of Marcus Aurelius.
