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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Dupondius - Vespasian CONCORDIA AVGVSTI S C; Concordia
71 year| Bronze | 14.4 g | 27.5 mm |
| 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 | 14.4 g |
| Diameter | 27.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#249169 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Concordia, seated left, holding patera 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: 13.54–15.7 g;Diameter varies: 27–28 mm;
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 values of unity and harmony.
