© The Fitzwilliam Museum, Cambridge
© The Fitzwilliam Museum, Cambridge
Denarius - Marcus Aurelius CONCORD AVG TR P XVII COS III; Concordia and Spes
| Silver | 3.3 g | - |
| 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 | 3.3 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#262720 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
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: 3.16–3.41 g;Example of this type:
The Fitzwilliam Museum, Cambridge
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Denarius coin featuring Marcus Aurelius, which was minted between 162-163 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 under Marcus Aurelius' rule. The coin's design was meant to promote the idea of concordia, or unity, which was a key theme during Marcus Aurelius' reign.
