Sestertius - Antoninus Pius TRIB POT COS CONCORD S C; Concordia
138 year| Orichalcum | 25 g | 32.5 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Hadrian (Publius Aelius Hadrianus) (117-138) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 138 |
| Value | 1 Sestertius = ¼ Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Orichalcum |
| Weight | 25 g |
| Diameter | 32.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#257163 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Concordia seated left, holding patera and resting on cornucopia; sometimes below throne, cornucopia.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
TRIB POT COS
CONCORD
S C
Translation:
Tribunicia Potestate, Consul. Concordia. Senatus Consultum.
Holder of tribunician power, consul, harmony. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)Interesting fact
The Sestertius coin , which features Antoninus Pius and the goddess Concordia, was part of a series of coins issued during his reign to promote the idea of concordia, or harmony, among the Roman people. This was a key theme of Antoninus Pius' reign, and he sought to promote unity and stability throughout the empire. The image of Concordia on the coin was meant to symbolize the idea of unity and cooperation among the Roman citizens, and it's an interesting example of how coins were used as a tool for propaganda and social control in ancient Rome.