Sestertius - Lucius Verus CONCORD AVG TR P COS II S C; Concordia
161 year| Bronze | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Marcus Aurelius (Marcus Aurelius Antoninus) (161-180) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 161 |
| Value | 1 Sestertius = ¼ Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#263990 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Concordia, draped, seated left on low chair, holding patera in right hand and resting left arm on chair; under seat, cornucopiae.
Script: Latin
Lettering: CONCORD AVG TR P COS II S C
Translation:
Concordia Augustorum, Tribunicia Potestate, Consul Secundum, Senatus Consultum.
Harmony of the emperor (Augustus), holder of tribunician power, consul for the second time. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Sestertius coin featuring Lucius Verus and the goddess Concordia was minted during a time of relative peace and prosperity in the Roman Empire, known as the Pax Romana or "Roman Peace." This period lasted from 27 BC to 180 AD and saw the empire reach its greatest extent, with Lucius Verus and his co-emperor Marcus Aurelius ruling over a vast territory that stretched from Britain to Egypt. The coin's image of Concordia, the goddess of harmony and unity, reflects the emphasis placed on maintaining peace and stability throughout the empire during this time.
