Aureus - Vitellius VICTORIA AVGVSTI; Victory
69 year| Gold | - | - |
| 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 |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#244121 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Victory, draped, advancing right, holding shield inscribed S P Q R in right hand
Script: Latin
Lettering: VICTORIA AVGVSTI
Translation:
Victoria Augusti
Victory of the emperor (August).
Comment
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Aureus - Vitellius (VICTORIA AVGVSTI; Victory) coin is that it features a unique design element - a small figure of Victory holding a wreath and a palm branch, which symbolizes the Roman Empire's military triumphs and the emperor's role as the bringer of peace and prosperity. This design was a departure from the traditional depiction of Roman emperors on coins, which typically showed them in a more formal and serious manner. The use of the Victory motif on this coin may have been intended to emphasize Vitellius's military achievements and his efforts to restore peace and stability to the empire after a period of civil unrest.
