Denarius - Quintillus CONCORDIA AVG; Concordia
270 year| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Quintillus (Marcus Aurelius Claudius Quintillus) (270) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 270 |
| Value | Denarius (½) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#291586 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Concordia, draped, sacrificing left, holding double cornucopiae.
Script: Latin
Lettering: CONCORDIA AVG
Translation:
Concordia Augusta.
Venerable harmony.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Denarius - Quintillus coin was issued during the reign of Emperor Quintillus in 270 AD, and it features an image of the goddess Concordia on the reverse side. Concordia was the Roman goddess of harmony and unity, and her presence on the coin was meant to symbolize the emperor's efforts to restore peace and stability to the Roman Empire after a period of civil war. The coin's design was meant to promote the idea of unity and cooperation among the Roman people, and it serves as a reminder of the importance of these values in maintaining a strong and prosperous society.