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Denarius - Vitellius and Lucius Vitellius Pater L VITELLIVS COS III CENSOR
69 year| Silver | 3.2 g | 19 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 | 3.2 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#244148 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
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
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Lucius Vitellius Pater, who was a prominent Roman statesman and military leader, on the reverse side, while the obverse side features an image of Vitellius, his father, who was also a Roman emperor. This coin was minted during Vitellius' reign as emperor, which lasted from 69 AD to 70 AD.
