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Aureus - Vitellius XV VIR SACR FAC
69 year| Gold | 7.4 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 | 7.4 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#244097 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Tripod lebes on which lies a dolphin, beneath is a raven
Script: Latin
Lettering: XV VIR SACR FAC
Unabridged legend: Quindecimviri Sacris Faciundis
Translation: Fifteen men for the conduct of sacred affairs.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Aureus - Vitellius (XV VIR SACR FAC) (69) coin is that it features an image of the Roman goddess Victory (Vitellius) on the 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.
