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Aureus - Vitellius VICTORIA AVGVSTI; Victory
69 year| Gold | 7.36 g | 20 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 | 7.36 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#244123 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Victory, draped, advancing right, holding shield inscribed S P Q R in right hand
Script: Latin
Lettering: VICTORIA AVGVSTI
Unabridged legend: Victoria Augusti
Translation: Victory of the emperor (August)
Comment
Mass varies: 3.71–7.43 g;Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
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Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Aureus - Vitellius (VICTORIA AVGVSTI; Victory) coin is that it features a depiction of the Roman goddess Victory (Victoria) on its reverse side, which was a common motif on Roman coins during the 1st century AD. The image of Victory was meant to symbolize the power and dominance of the Roman Empire, and it was often depicted holding a wreath or a palm branch, as seen on this coin. The use of gold for the coin's material also signifies the high value and importance of the Roman Empire's currency during that time.
