© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Denarius - Plautilla CONCORDIAE; Concordia
| Silver | 3.4 g | 19.5 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Caracalla (Marcus Aurelius Antoninus Caracalla) (198-217) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 202-205 |
| Value | 1 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.4 g |
| Diameter | 19.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#273647 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Concordia, draped, seated left, holding patera in extended right hand and double cornucopiae in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: CONCORDIAE
Translation:
Concordiae.
Of harmony.
Comment
Mass varies: 3.155–3.92 g;Diameter varies: 19–19.5 mm;
Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Denarius - Plautilla (CONCORDIAE; Concordia) coin is that it features the goddess Concordia on the reverse, which symbolizes unity and harmony, highlighting the importance of these values in Roman society during the reign of Emperor Septimius Severus.
