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Denarius - Pupienus CONCORDIA AVGG; Concordia
238 year| Silver | 3 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Pupienus (Marcus Clodius Pupienus Maximus) (238) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 238 |
| Value | Denarius (½) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#280654 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Concordia, draped, seated left, holding patera in extended right hand and cornucopiae in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: CONCORDIA AVGG
Translation:
Concordia Duorum Augustorum.
Harmony of the two emperors.
Comment
Mass varies: 2.7–3.44 g;Diameter varies: 19.3–22.08 mm;
Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Denarius - Pupienus coin was issued during the reign of Emperor Pupienus, who ruled the Roman Empire from 238 to 244 AD. This coin was part of a series of coins issued by Pupienus to promote the idea of concordia, or harmony, among the Roman people. The coin's obverse features the image of Pupienus, while the reverse shows the goddess Concordia, symbolizing the unity and stability of the empire. The coin's silver content and intricate design make it a valuable and sought-after collector's item among numismatists today.
