Hadrian RIC II, 39

Hadrian 117- 138
AV - Aureus, 7.15g, 19mm
Rome 118
obv. IMP CAESAR TRAIAN HADRIANVS AVG
bust draped and cuirassed, laureate head r.
rev. PM TRP COS II
Concordia sitting l., holding patera in extended r. hand and
leaning with l. ellbow on statuette of Spes; cornucopiae under throne
exergue: CONCORD
RIC II, 39(a); C.232; BMCR.59
about VF, traces of attachment (?)

CONCORDIA, personification of concord and harmony, worshipped as a goddess (first temple at Rome 367 BC). The symbolism of her attributes (cornucopiae, patera, sceptre, olive branch, flower, ears of corn, sometimes a statuette of Spes) suggests the benefits Concordia brings, and indicates a relationship between Concordia, Pax and Fides.