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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#244237 |
|---|---|
| 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.
Comment
Trustees of the British Museum (CC BY-NC-SA 4.0)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 popular collector's item among numismatists and historians, offering a glimpse into the economic and political climate of the Roman Empire during that time.
