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Denarius - Vitellius LIBERTAS RESTITVTA; Libertas
69 year| Silver | 2.9 g | 17.5 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 | 17.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#244240 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
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
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)Trustees of the British Museum (CC BY-NC-SA 4.0)
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 forces of Vespasian, the eventual winner of the Year of the Four Emperors. Despite his tumultuous reign, the coinage issued during his rule, including the Denarius - Vitellius, remains a popular collector's item among numismatists today.
