© Numismatica Ars Classica NAC AG
© Numismatica Ars Classica NAC AG
Denarius - Vespasian CONCORDIA AVG; Ceres
74 year| Silver | 3.41 g | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Vespasian (Titus Flavius Vespasianus) (69-79) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 74 |
| Value | 1 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.41 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#250378 |
|---|---|
| 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
Translation:
Concordia Augusta.
Venerable harmony.
Comment
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this 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 3.41g suggests that it was a valuable and significant coin in its time.
