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Aureus - Vitellius CONCORDIA P R; Concordia
69 year| Gold | 6.2 g | 18 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 | 6.2 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#244115 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
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
Mass varies: 2.87–7.35 g;Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
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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 symbolizes unity and harmony, highlighting the importance of these values during Vitellius' reign.
