© Münzsammlung des Seminars für Alte Geschichte, Albert-Ludwigs-Universität Freiburg (CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 DE)
© Münzsammlung des Seminars für Alte Geschichte, Albert-Ludwigs-Universität Freiburg (CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 DE)
Denarius - Marcus Aurelius CONCORD AVG TR P XVII COS III; Concordia and Spes
| Silver | 2.9 g | 17 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Marcus Aurelius (Marcus Aurelius Antoninus) (161-180) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 162-163 |
| Value | 1 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 2.9 g |
| Diameter | 17 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#262715 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Concordia, draped, seated left on low seat, holding patera in extended right hand and resting left arm on statuette of Spes: under seat, a cornucopiae.
Script: Latin
Lettering: CONCORD AVG TR P XVII COS III
Translation:
Concordia Augustorum, Tribunicia Potestate Septima Decima, Consul Tertium.
Harmony of the emperor (Augustus), holder of tribunician power for the 17th time, consul for the third time.
Comment
Mass varies: 2.59–3.2 g;Example of this type:
Münzsammlung des Seminars für Alte Geschichte, Albert-Ludwigs-Universität Freiburg
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 philosophical writings.
