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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Denarius - Marcus Aurelius CONCORD AVG TR P XVII COS III; Concordia and Spes
| Silver | 3.1 g | 17.5 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 | 3.1 g |
| Diameter | 17.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#262716 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
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: 2.53–3.46 g;Diameter varies: 16.25–18.5 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 162-163 AD, is considered a rare and valuable collector's item among numismatists. It is believed that only a small number of these coins were minted, making them highly sought after by collectors and historians. Additionally, the coin's design features the goddess Concordia on the obverse (front) side, and Spes (the personification of hope) on the reverse (back) side, which symbolizes the Roman Empire's values of unity and optimism during the reign of Marcus Aurelius.
