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Aureus - Vitellius VESTA P R QVIRITIVM; Vesta
69 year| Gold | 7.34 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 | 7.34 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#244118 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Vesta, veiled and draped, seated left on throne, holding patera in right hand and holding up torch in left
Script: Latin
Lettering: VESTA P R QVIRITIVM
Unabridged legend: Vesta Pro Quiritum
Translation: Vesta for (supporting, favoring) the citizens
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Aureus - Vitellius (VESTA P R QVIRITIVM; Vesta) 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.
