Sestertius - Sabinia Tranquillina (CONCORDIA AVGG S C; Concordia) (241-244) front Sestertius - Sabinia Tranquillina (CONCORDIA AVGG S C; Concordia) (241-244) back
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Sestertius - Sabinia Tranquillina CONCORDIA AVGG S C; Concordia

 
Bronze - -
Description
Issuer
Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Empress
Tranquillina (Furia Sabina Tranquillina) (241-244)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
241-244
Value
Sestertius (⅛)
Currency
Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301)
Composition
Bronze
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#281191
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 S C

Translation:
Concordia Duorum Augustorum. Senatus Consultum.
Harmony of the two emperors. Decree of the senate.

Comment

Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Sestertius - Sabinia Tranquillina coin is that it features an image of Concordia, the Roman goddess of harmony and unity, on its reverse side. This suggests that the coin was minted during a time when the Roman Empire was seeking to promote unity and stability, which is a fascinating historical context.