Denarius - Vitellius CONCORDIA PRAETORIANORVM; Concordia
69 year| Silver | - | - |
| 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 |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#244182 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Concordia, draped, standing left, holding branch in right hand and cornucopia in left
Script: Latin
Lettering: CONCORDIA PRAETORIANORVM
Unabridged legend: Concordia Praetorianorum.
Translation: Harmony of the praetorians
Comment
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Denarius - Vitellius (CONCORDIA PRAETORIANORVM; Concordia) coin is that it was issued during the reign of Emperor Vitellius in 69 AD, who was known for his efforts to restore peace and stability to the Roman Empire after a period of civil war. The coin's obverse features a portrait of Vitellius, while the reverse depicts the goddess Concordia, symbolizing the unity and harmony that Vitellius aimed to achieve. The coin's silver content and intricate design make it a valuable and sought-after collector's item among numismatists today.
