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Aureus CONCORDIA; Salus and Concordia
| Gold | 7.23 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Period | Civil War (68-69) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 68-69 |
| Value | 1 Aureus = 25 Denarii |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 7.23 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#248556 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Concordia standing left, holding branch in right hand and cornucopia in left.
Script: Latin
Lettering: CONCORDIA
Translation: Harmony.
Comment
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Aureus coin is that it features the goddess Concordia on one side and the goddess Salus on the other. Concordia was the goddess of harmony and unity, while Salus was the goddess of safety and well-being. This coin was minted during the reign of Emperor Vespasian, who ruled Rome from 69 to 79 AD. The coin's design was meant to symbolize the unity and prosperity of the Roman Empire under Vespasian's leadership.
