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Aureus - Vitellius SECVRITAS IMP GERMAN; Securitas
69 year| Gold | 7.2 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 | 7.2 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#244087 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Securitas, draped, seated right, holding head with right hand and sceptre in left; garlanded and light altar and torch right
Script: Latin
Lettering: SECVRITAS IMP GERMAN
Unabridged legend: Securitas Imperatori Germanorum
Translation: Safety of the supreme commander (imperator) of the Germans
Comment
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)Trustees of the British Museum (CC BY-NC-SA 4.0)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Aureus - Vitellius coin is that it features the image of the Roman goddess Securitas, which represents security and stability, on its reverse side. This is fitting, given that the coin was issued during the reign of Emperor Vitellius, who was known for his efforts to restore peace and stability to the Roman Empire after a period of civil war. The coin's focus on security and stability reflects the importance of these values during this time in Roman history.
