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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Aureus - Vitellius LIBERTAS RESTITVTA; Libertas
69 year| Gold | 7.3 g | - |
| 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 |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#244110 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Libertas, draped, standing front, head right, holding pileus in right hand and rod in left
Script: Latin
Lettering: LIBERTAS RESTITVTA
Translation:
Libertas Restituta
Freedom restored.
Comment
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)American Numismatic Society (ANS)
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 it is made of gold, weighing 7.3 grams. Despite its age, the coin remains a valuable and sought-after collector's item among numismatists and historians.
