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Aureus - Vespasian CONCORDIA AVG; Concordia
| Gold | 7.2 g | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Vespasian (Titus Flavius Vespasianus) (69-79) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 69-70 |
| Value | 1 Aureus = 25 Denarii |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 7.2 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#250266 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Concordia seated left, holding patera and cornucopiae.
Script: Latin
Lettering: CONCORDIA AVG
Translation:
Concordia Augusta.
Venerable harmony.
Comment
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Aureus - Vespasian (CONCORDIA AVG; Concordia) coin is that it features an image of the Roman goddess Concordia on the reverse side, which symbolizes harmony and unity. This is significant because Vespasian's reign was marked by efforts to restore peace and stability to the Roman Empire after a period of civil war and unrest. The coin's design may have been intended to promote the idea of unity and cooperation among the Roman people.
