Quinarius - Vitellius CONCORDIA P R; 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 Silver Quinarius = ½ Denarii |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#244198 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
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
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)Interesting fact
The Quinarius - Vitellius coin was minted during the reign of Emperor Vitellius in 69 AD, and it features an image of the goddess Concordia on the reverse side. Concordia was the Roman goddess of harmony and unity, and her presence on the coin may have been intended to promote unity and stability during a time of political upheaval. In fact, Vitellius himself came to power during a period of civil war and unrest, and his reign was marked by efforts to restore peace and stability to the empire. Despite these efforts, Vitellius's reign was ultimately cut short when he was defeated by Vespasian, the future emperor, in 69 AD.
