Considia gens

The Considii came to prominence in the last century of the Republic, and under the early Empire, but none of them rose any higher than the praetorship.

Considius might be formed from the nomen of the gens Consia, itself probably related to the mysterious god Consus.

[3] The Considii used the praenomina Quintus, Lucius, Publius, Marcus, and Gaius, all of which were amongst the most common names throughout Roman history.

Longus implies that the bearer was tall, or perhaps "long-winded", although the name could also have been bestowed ironically on a short man.

Nonianus implies a connection with the gens Nonia, although whether the two brothers bearing it were adopted from that family, or descended from it through the maternal line, cannot be determined.

Denarius of Gaius Considius Nonianus, 57 BC. The obverse depicts Venus . The reverse shows the Temple of Venus Erycina on the Quirinal Hill , which was located on the site of the Battle of the Colline Gate . The references to Venus support the claim of Pompeius' partisans that he was the heir of Sulla as the favourite of Venus. [ 1 ]
Denarius of Gaius Considius Paetus, 46 BC. The obverse features Apollo . The reverse depicts a curule chair , alluding to the right of Caesar to sit on such a chair between the consuls in the Senate received after the Battle of Thapsus. [ 5 ]