Sestertius - Marcus Aurelius CONCORD AVG TR P XV COS III 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#263473 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Concordia, draped, seated left on low chair, holding patera in right hand and resting left arm on chair; below chair, cornucopiae.
Script: Latin
Lettering: CONCORD AVG TR P XV COS III S C
Translation:
Concordia Augustorum, Tribunicia Potestate Quinta Decima, Consul Tertium, Senatus Consultum.
Harmony of the emperor (Augustus), holder of tribunician power for the 15th time, consul for the third time. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Sestertius coin , which features Marcus Aurelius and the goddess Concordia on its reverse, was minted during a time of great turmoil in the Roman Empire. Despite the challenges facing the empire, including wars with Germanic tribes and plagues, the coinage during this period remained remarkably consistent in terms of its design and quality. This speaks to the resilience and stability of the Roman Empire's monetary system, even in the face of adversity.
