Aureus - Vitellius and Lucius Vitellius Pater L VITELLI III COS CENSOR
69 year| Gold | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Vitellius (Aulus Vitellius) (69) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 69 |
| Value | 1 Aureus = 25 Denarii |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#244091 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Bust of Lucius Vitellius, laureate and draped, left; eagle-tipped sceptre in front
Script: Latin
Lettering: L VITELLI III COS CENSOR
Translation:
Lucius Vitellius, Consul Tertium, Censor
Lucius Vitellius, consul for the third time and censor
Comment
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Aureus coin featuring Vitellius and Lucius Vitellius Pater is that it was issued during a time of great turmoil in the Roman Empire. The year 69 AD, known as the "Year of the Four Emperors," saw the succession of four different emperors, including Vitellius, who was declared emperor by his troops but ultimately lost power and was killed. Despite this political instability, the coinage of the time continued to be produced, with the Aureus coin remaining a popular denomination. This coin serves as a tangible reminder of the complex and often tumultuous nature of Roman politics during this period.
