© Numismatica Ars Classica NAC AG
© Numismatica Ars Classica NAC AG
Denarius - Vitellius and Lucius Vitellius Pater L VITELLIVS COS III CENSOR
69 year| Silver | 2.9 g | 18 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Vitellius (Aulus Vitellius) (69) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 69 |
| Value | 1 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 2.9 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#244139 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Bust of Lucius Vitellius, laureate and draped, right; eagle-tipped sceptre in front
Script: Latin
Lettering: L VITELLIVS COS III CENSOR
Translation:
Lucius Vitellius, Consul Tertium, Censor
Lucius Vitellius, consul for the third time and censor
Comment
Mass varies: 2.5–3.19 g;Diameter varies: 17–19 mm;
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin (CC BY-NC-SA 4.0)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was issued during the reign of Vitellius, who was the Roman Emperor for a brief period of time in 69 AD. He was known for his extravagance and lavish spending, which is reflected in the high quality of the coin's silver content and its detailed design. Despite his short reign, Vitellius' coinage has survived to this day, providing a glimpse into the economic and cultural practices of ancient Rome during his time.
