Marcus Aurelius ancient Roman coin goddess Concordia, fine silver coin 175 AD Concordia (Latin Concordia) - in ancient Roman mythology, the goddess of harmony and the patroness of the couple. When the strife in the state ceased, usually built the temple of Concordia. In 367 BC, during the struggle between patricians and plebeians, dictator Camille first made a promise to build such a temple. After the cessation of the struggle, the temple of Concordia was indeed built near the Forum. The founding of other temples of Concordia is mentioned by Livy and Plutarch. Holidays in honor of Concordia were celebrated on January 16 and March 30. She was depicted as a matron holding a horn of plenty in her left hand, and in her right olive branch or cup. Concordia contributed to the harmony and unity of the citizens of Rome, and was also the patron saint of the unanimity of relatives, especially spouses. Married women annually honored the goddess at the feast of Caristius (22 February). It was addressed on March 30 (with Pax, Janus and Salus) and April 1 (with Venus and Fortune virilis). On ancient coins, many images of Concordia, in the form of a wreathed female head or a seated female figure, usually with a pour bowl in one hand and an affluence horn in another.