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Denarius - Vitellius LIBERTAS RESTITVTA; Libertas
69 year| Silver | 3.1 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 | 3.1 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#244146 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Libertas, draped, standing front, head right, holding pileus in right hand and rod in left
Script: Latin
Lettering: LIBERTAS RESTITVTA
Translation:
Libertas Restituta
Freedom restored.
Comment
Mass varies: 2.91–3.34 g;Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
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Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Denarius - Vitellius (LIBERTAS RESTITVTA; Libertas) coin is that it was issued during the reign of Emperor Vitellius in 69 AD, who was known for his short-lived but eventful rule. He was appointed as emperor by the Roman Senate after the death of Emperor Galba, but his reign lasted only for a year before he was overthrown and killed by the army of Emperor Vespasian. Despite his brief rule, Vitellius' coinage reforms had a lasting impact on Roman currency, as he introduced a new standardized system of coinage that was based on the denarius, which became the main currency of the Roman Empire for centuries to come.
