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As - Vitellius CERES AVG S C; Ceres
69 year| Bronze | 8.6 g | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Vitellius (Aulus Vitellius) (69) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 69 |
| Value | 1 As = 1⁄16 Denarii |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 8.6 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#244071 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Ceres, draped, seated left, holding corn-ears in right hand and torch in left
Script: Latin
Lettering: CERES AVG S C
Translation:
Ceres Augusta, Senatus Consultum
Ceres, the august. Decree of the Senate.
Comment
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Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features the goddess Ceres, who was the Roman goddess of agriculture and fertility, on its reverse side. This highlights the importance of agriculture and fertility in ancient Roman society, and the fact that the Roman Empire was heavily reliant on agriculture for its economy and food supply. Additionally, the coin's design also features the abbreviation "CERES AVG S C" which stands for "Ceres Augusti Sacra," further emphasizing the connection between the Roman state and the worship of Ceres.
