© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Denarius - Marcus Aurelius CONCORD AVG TR P XVII COS III; Concordia and Spes
| Silver | 3.1 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 | 3.1 g |
| Diameter | 17 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#262719 |
|---|---|
| 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: 2.813–3.46 g;Diameter varies: 16.75–17.5 mm;
Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
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 was promoting the idea of unity and cooperation among the Roman people during his reign.
