Ancient Silver Denarius - Roman Republic, CONCORDIA

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Silver Denarius, Roman Republic, c. 62 BC

Moneyer: L. Amilius L. Paullus

Obv: Veiled & Diademed head of Concordia, right.

Rev: Paullus standing at right, touching trophy - to left, King Perseus of Macedon & 2 sons as Captives

(Sear - 366) 18mm, 3.97gm

In ancient Roman religion, Concordia is the goddess who embodies agreement in marriage and society. Her Greek equivalent is usually regarded as Harmonia, with musical harmony a metaphor for an ideal of social concord or entente in the political discourse of the Republican era. She was thus often associated with Pax ("Peace") in representing a stable society. As such, she is more closely related to the Greek concept of homonoia (likemindedness), which was also represented by a goddess.

  • Inventory# PA-2657
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