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As - Vitellius CONSENSVS HISPANIARVM S C; Hispania
69 year| Bronze | 11.56 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 | 11.56 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#244080 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Hispania, draped, standing left, holding round shield and two javelins in left hand
Script: Latin
Lettering: CONSENSVS HISPANIARVM S C
Translation:
Consensus Hispaniarum, Senatus Consultum
The consent of Hispania. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a rare image of Vitellius, who was a Roman emperor for a brief period in 69 AD. He was known for his indulgent lifestyle and his reign was marked by political instability and power struggles. The coin's design, which includes an image of Vitellius and the inscription "CONSENSVS HISPANIARVM S C," suggests that it was minted specifically for circulation in the Roman province of Hispania (modern-day Spain and Portugal). This coin is a valuable piece of history for collectors and historians interested in the Roman Empire.
