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As - Vitellius VICTORIA AVGVST S C; Victory
69 year| Bronze | 10.2 g | 27.5 mm |
| 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 | 10.2 g |
| Diameter | 27.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#244075 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Victory, draped, advancing left, holding shield inscribed S P Q R in right hand
Script: Latin
Lettering: VICTORIA AVGVST S C
Translation:
Victoria Augusti, Senatus Consultum
Victory of the emperor (August). Decree of the senate.
Comment
Mass varies: 8.13–11.14 g;Diameter varies: 26.5–28 mm;
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features the image of Victory (Victoria) on one side, which was a common motif on Roman coins, symbolizing the power and triumph of the Roman Empire.
