Quinarius - Sabinia Tranquillina CONCORDIA AVGG; Concordia
| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Empress | Tranquillina (Furia Sabina Tranquillina) (241-244) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 241-244 |
| 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#281010 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Concordia, draped, seated left, holding patera in extended 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
The Quinarius - Sabinia Tranquillina coin was minted during the reign of Emperor Gordian III (238-244 AD), who was known for his military campaigns against the Sassanid Empire. The coin's obverse features the image of Gordian III, while the reverse features the goddess Concordia, who was revered as a symbol of harmony and unity within the Roman Empire. The coin's design was meant to promote the idea of unity and cooperation among the Roman people during a time of political and military turmoil.
