As - Vespasian (CONCORDIA AVG S C; Concordia) (71) front As - Vespasian (CONCORDIA AVG S C; Concordia) (71) back
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As - Vespasian CONCORDIA AVG S C; Concordia

71 year
Bronze - -
Description
Issuer
Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Emperor
Vespasian (Titus Flavius Vespasianus) (69-79)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
71
Value
1 As = 1⁄16 Denarii
Currency
Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215)
Composition
Bronze
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#249195
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Concordia seated left, holding patera over altar and cornucopiae.

Script: Latin

Lettering: CONCORDIA AVG S C

Translation:
Concordia Augusta. Senatus Consultum.
Venerable harmony. Decree of the senate.

Comment

Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin As - Vespasian (CONCORDIA AVG S C; Concordia) (71) from Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) made of Bronze is that it features an image of the Roman goddess Concordia on the reverse side, which represents harmony and unity. This coin was minted during the reign of Emperor Vespasian, who ruled from 69 to 79 AD and was known for his efforts to restore peace and stability to the Roman Empire after a period of civil war. The image of Concordia on the coin may have been intended to symbolize the emperor's efforts to promote unity and harmony within the empire.