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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Denarius - Marcus Aurelius CONCORD AVG TR P XVIII COS III; Concordia and Spes
| Silver | 3.5 g | 18 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Marcus Aurelius (Marcus Aurelius Antoninus) (161-180) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 163-164 |
| Value | 1 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.5 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#262747 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
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 cornucopiae.
Script: Latin
Lettering: CONCORD AVG TR P XVIII COS III
Translation:
Concordia Augustorum, Tribunicia Potestate Octava Decima, Consul Tertium.
Harmony of the emperor (Augustus), holder of tribunician power for the 18th time, consul for the third time.
Comment
Mass varies: 3.39–3.52 g;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 163-164 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 that Marcus Aurelius sought to promote during his reign, and the column represents the stability and strength of the Roman Empire. The use of these symbols on the coin reflects the ideals of the Roman Empire during that time period.
