The Temple of Concord in the ancient city of Rome refers to a series of shrines or temples dedicated to the Roman goddess Concordia, and erected at the western end of the Roman Forum. The earliest temple is believed to have been vowed by Marcus Furius Camillus in 367 BC, but it may not have been built until 218 BC by L. Manlius. The temple was rebuilt in 121 BC, and again by the future emperor Tiberius between 7 BC and AD 10.
Temple of Concord
Artist's rendering of the Temple of Concord (1892).
Two examples of Sestertius celebrating Tiberius restoration of the temple of Concord (minted 36-37 AD in Rome). The coins show the temple with a statue of Concordia seated inside, statues of Mercury and Heracles in front, and more statues of deities, victories and trophies on the roof.
Remains of the Temple of Concord
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, which was also represented by a goddess.
Concordia, standing with a patera and two cornucopiae, on the reverse of this coin of Aquilia Severa.
