© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Denarius - Marcus Aurelius CONCORD AVG TR P XVI COS III; Concordia and Spes
| Silver | 3.3 g | 18 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 | 18 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#262697 |
|---|---|
| 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, which seems to rest on top of the 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: 3.1–3.54 g;Diameter varies: 17.75–18 mm;
Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
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 (Hope) standing on the other side of the column. This design symbolizes the unity and harmony that Marcus Aurelius sought to promote during his reign, and serves as a reminder of the importance of these values in maintaining a strong and prosperous empire.
