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© Münzkabinett of the Kunsthistorisches Museum Wien (CC BY-NC-SA)
Aureus - Vitellius CONCORDIA P R; Concordia
69 year| Gold | 7.4 g | 19 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Vitellius (Aulus Vitellius) (69) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 69 |
| Value | 1 Aureus = 25 Denarii |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 7.4 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#244106 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Concordia, draped, seated left, holding patera in right hand and cornucopia in left
Script: Latin
Lettering: CONCORDIA P R
Unabridged legend: Concordia Populus Romanus.
Translation: Harmony of the Roman people.
Comment
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Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Aureus - Vitellius coin is that it features the goddess Concordia on the reverse side, which represents unity and harmony, highlighting the importance of these values in Roman society during the reign of Emperor Vitellius.
