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Aureus - Vitellius PONT MAXIM; Vesta
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#244098 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Vesta, veiled and draped, seated right on throne, holding patera in right hand and sceptre in left
Script: Latin
Lettering: PONT MAXIM
Unabridged legend: Pontifex Maximus
Translation: High priest
Comment
Mass varies: 7.27–7.31 g;Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin (CC BY-NC-SA 4.0)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Aureus - Vitellius (PONT MAXIM; Vesta) (69) coin is that it features the image of the Roman goddess Vesta on one side, while the other side bears the image of the Roman emperor Vitellius. This coin was minted during Vitellius' reign, which lasted from 69 AD to 70 AD, and it is considered a rare and valuable artifact among collectors of ancient Roman coins.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (69) | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for Aureus - Vitellius (PONT MAXIM; Vesta) (69) coin.
