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Denarius - Vitellius S P Q R OB C S
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#244239 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Legend in three lines within oak-wreath
Script: Latin
Lettering: S P Q R OB C S
Translation:
Senatus Populusque Romanum Ob Cives Servatos
The senate and the Roman people to the saviour of the citizens.
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 (S P Q R OB C S) (69) coin is that it features a unique reverse design, depicting the goddess Victory standing on the prow of a ship, with the legend "S P Q R OB C S" meaning "The Senate and People of Rome, conqueror of the sea". This design was meant to commemorate Vitellius' naval victories and his appointment as commander of the Roman fleet.
