Roman Denarius Coin

Inv. No.: c109
Date: A.D. 162(Dec.)-163.
Weight: 3.47g
 
Obv.: M. Aurelius, bareheaded.
IMP.M.ANTONINVS AVG.

Rev.: Concord, seated, holding patera, left arm resting on Spes placed on cornucopiae.
CONCORD.AVG.TR.P.XVII COS.III

The obverse portrait suggests sternness and strength. The reverse type refers to the spirit of harmonious cooperation supposedly existing between Aurelius and his co-ruler Verus, and to the prosperity which would hopefully ensue from this cooperation. Cf. the comments on coin c107.

Comparanda:
RIC, M. Aurelius 64.