Sestertius - Julia Paula CONCORDIA S C; Concordia
| Bronze | 25.1 g | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Elagabalus (Sextus Varius Avitus Basianus) (218-222) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 219-220 |
| Value | Sestertius (⅛) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 25.1 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#277073 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Concordia, draped, seated left, holding patera in extended right hand and double cornucopiae in left hand; in left field, star.
Script: Latin
Lettering: CONCORDIA S C
Translation:
Concordia Senatus Consultum.
Harmony. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Sestertius coin featuring Julia Paula, also known as the "Concordia" coin, is considered to be one of the most beautiful coins of the Roman Empire. Its design features a portrait of Julia Paula, the wife of Emperor Septimius Severus, on the obverse (front side), and a depiction of the goddess Concordia on the reverse (back side). The coin's design was meant to promote the idea of concordia, or harmony, between the emperor and his people. The coin's high artistic quality and historical significance make it a highly sought-after collector's item among numismatists today.
