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Denarius - Vespasian CONCORDIA AVG; Ceres
70 year| Silver | 3 g | 16 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Vespasian (Titus Flavius Vespasianus) (69-79) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 70 |
| Value | 1 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3 g |
| Diameter | 16 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#250334 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
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
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Denarius - Vespasian (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 was minted during a time when the Roman Empire was focused on promoting agriculture and economic growth. Additionally, the coin's silver content and 3g weight indicate that it was a valuable and widely used currency during its time.
