Denarius CONCORDIA PROVINCIARVM; Concordia
| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Period | Civil War (68-69) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 68-69 |
| Value | 1 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#248538 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Concordia standing left, holding branch in right hand and cornucopia in left.
Script: Latin
Lettering: CONCORDIA PROVINCIARVM
Translation:
Concordia Provinciarum.
Harmony of the provinces.
Comment
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)Interesting fact
The Denarius coin was used to pay soldiers and civil servants during the Roman Empire, and it was also used for trade and commerce. It was made of silver, which gave it value and made it a popular form of currency. The CONCORDIA PROVINCIARVM (Concordia) design on the coin symbolized the unity and harmony of the Roman provinces under the rule of Emperor Vespasian.
