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Denarius - Vitellius IVPPITER VICTOR; Jupiter and Victory
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#244149 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Jupiter, naked to waist, seated left, holding Victory in right and sceptre in left
Script: Latin
Lettering: IVPPITER VICTOR
Translation:
Iuppiter Victori
Jupiter, the victorious.
Comment
Mass varies: 3.18–3.27 g;Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
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Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Denarius - Vitellius coin is that it features a unique combination of imagery and inscriptions that reflect the political and religious beliefs of the Roman Empire during the reign of Vitellius (69 AD). The obverse side of the coin depicts the emperor's portrait, while the reverse side shows Jupiter, the king of the gods, standing next to the goddess Victory, with the inscription "IVPPITER VICTOR" (Jupiter Victor) above them. This combination of imagery and inscriptions symbolizes the emperor's claim to divine authority and the power of the Roman state.
