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Aureus - Vitellius LIBERTAS RESTITVTA; Libertas
69 year| Gold | 7.3 g | 19 mm |
| 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 |
| Weight | 7.3 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#244089 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Libertas, draped, standing front, head right, holding pileus in right hand and rod in left
Script: Latin
Lettering: LIBERTAS RESTITVTA
Unabridged legend: Libertas Restituta
Translation: Freedom restored.
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Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Aureus - Vitellius (LIBERTAS RESTITVTA; Libertas) coin is that it features the goddess Libertas, who was a symbol of freedom and liberty in ancient Rome. The coin was minted during the reign of Emperor Vitellius in 69 AD, and its design was meant to promote the idea of liberty and freedom, which was an important value in Roman society at the time.
