Quinarius - Otacilia Severa CONCORDIA AVGG; Concordia
| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Empress | Otacilia Severa (Marcia Otacilia Severa) (244-249) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 244-246 |
| Value | Silver Quinarius (¼) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#282210 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Concordia, draped, seated left, holding patera in right hand and double cornucopiae in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: CONCORDIA AVGG
Translation:
Concordia Duorum Augustorum.
Harmony of the two emperors.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Quinarius - Otacilia Severa coin is that it features the image of Concordia, the Roman goddess of harmony and unity, on its reverse side. This suggests that the coin was minted during a time when the Roman Empire was seeking to promote unity and stability, which is a fascinating historical context.
