© Münzkabinett der Universität Göttingen (CC BY-NC 4.0 DE)
© Münzkabinett der Universität Göttingen (CC BY-NC 4.0 DE)
Denarius - Vitellius VESTA P R QVIRITIVM; Vesta
69 year| Silver | 3.3 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 | 3.3 g |
| Diameter | 17.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#244160 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Vesta, veiled and draped, seated left on throne, holding patera in right hand and holding up torch in left
Script: Latin
Lettering: VESTA P R QVIRITIVM
Translation:
Vesta Pro Quiritum
Vesta for (supporting, favoring) the citizens.
Comment
Mass varies: 3.14–3.39 g;Diameter varies: 17–18 mm;
Example of this type:
Münzkabinett der Universität Göttingen
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Denarius - Vitellius coin is that it features the image of Vesta, the Roman goddess of the hearth, home, and family, on the reverse side. This is significant because Vesta was an important deity in ancient Roman religion and culture, and her representation on the coin highlights the significance of family and domestic life in Roman society. Additionally, the coin's silver content and weight of 3.3 grams also make it a valuable and collectible item for numismatists and historians.
