Dupondius - Vespasian (CONCORDIA AVGVSTI S C; Concordia) (71) front Dupondius - Vespasian (CONCORDIA AVGVSTI S C; Concordia) (71) back
Dupondius - Vespasian (CONCORDIA AVGVSTI S C; Concordia) (71) photo
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Dupondius - Vespasian CONCORDIA AVGVSTI S C; Concordia

71 year
Bronze 13.5 g 28 mm
Description
Issuer
Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Emperor
Vespasian (Titus Flavius Vespasianus) (69-79)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
71
Value
1 Dupondius = ⅛ Denarius
Currency
Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215)
Composition
Bronze
Weight
13.5 g
Diameter
28 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#249168
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Concordia seated left, holding patera over altar and cornucopiae.

Script: Latin

Lettering: CONCORDIA AVGVSTI S C

Translation:
Concordia Augusti. Senatus Consultum.
Harmony of the emperor (Augustus). Decree of the senate.

Comment

Mass varies: 12.628–14.24 g;
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Dupondius - Vespasian coin is that it features the goddess Concordia on the reverse side, which represents the Roman Empire's desire for unity and harmony among its citizens.