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Denarius - Titus CONCORDIA AVG; Ceres
71 year| Silver | 3.3 g | 16 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Vespasian (Titus Flavius Vespasianus) (69-79) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 71 |
| Value | 1 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.3 g |
| Diameter | 16 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#250358 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Ceres, draped, seated left in decorated chair with high back, holding two corn-ears and poppy in right hand and cornucopia in left.
Script: Latin
Lettering: CONCORDIA AVG
Unabridged legend: Concordia Augusta.
Translation: Venerable harmony.
Comment
Mass varies: 3.22–3.35 g;Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Denarius - Titus (CONCORDIA AVG; Ceres) coin is that it features an image of the Roman goddess Ceres on the reverse side, which symbolizes agriculture and fertility. This suggests that the coin may have been used as a way to promote the importance of agriculture and fertility in Roman society. Additionally, the fact that it was made of silver and weighs 3.3 grams indicates that it was a valuable and significant coin during its time.
