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Dupondius - Vitellius CONCORDIA AVGVSTI S C; Concordia
69 year| Bronze | 13.6 g | 28.5 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Vitellius (Aulus Vitellius) (69) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 69 |
| Value | 1 Dupondius = ⅛ Denarii |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 13.6 g |
| Diameter | 28.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#244184 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Concordia, draped, seated left, holding patera in right hand and cornucopia in left; lighted altar behind
Script: Latin
Lettering: CONCORDIA AVGVSTI S C
Unabridged legend: Concordia Augusti. Senatus Consultum.
Translation: Harmony of the emperor. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Mass varies: 13.15–14.1 g;Diameter varies: 28–29 mm;
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin (CC BY-NC-SA 4.0)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Dupondius - Vitellius coin is that it features the goddess Concordia on the reverse side, which represents unity and harmony, highlighting the importance of these values in Roman society during the reign of Emperor Vitellius.
