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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Denarius - Vitellius CONCORDIA P R; Concordia
69 year| Silver | 3.1 g | 18.5 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Vitellius (Aulus Vitellius) (69) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 69 |
| Value | 1 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.1 g |
| Diameter | 18.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#244142 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
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: 2.63–3.41 g;Diameter varies: 18–20 mm;
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Denarius - Vitellius (CONCORDIA P R; Concordia) coin is that it features an image of the Roman goddess Concordia on the reverse side, which symbolizes unity and harmony, reflecting the ideals of the Roman Empire during the reign of Emperor Vitellius in 69 AD.
