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As - Vespasian CONCORDIA AVGVSTI S C; Concordia
70 year| Bronze | 11.3 g | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Vespasian (Titus Flavius Vespasianus) (69-79) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 70 |
| Value | 1 As = 1⁄16 Denarii |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 11.3 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#248891 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Concordia seated left, holding patera over altar and cornucopiae.
Script: Latin
Lettering: CONCORDIA AVGVSTI S C
Translation:
Concordia Augusti. Senatus Consultum.
Harmony of the emperor (Augustus). Decree of the senate.
Comment
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features the goddess Concordia on the reverse, which was a symbol of unity and harmony in ancient Rome. During Vespasian's reign, the Roman Empire was going through a period of civil war and political instability, and the inclusion of Concordia on the coinage may have been a way to promote unity and stability among the Roman people.
