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Denarius - Vitellius VESTA P R QVIRITIVM; Vesta
69 year| Silver | 3 g | - |
| 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 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#244171 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Vesta, veiled and draped, seated left on throne, extending right hand and holding up torch with left
Script: Latin
Lettering: VESTA P R QVIRITIVM
Translation:
Vesta Pro Quiritum
Vesta for (supporting, favoring) 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 (VESTA P R QVIRITIVM; Vesta) coin is that it features the goddess Vesta on the reverse side, which was a rare depiction on Roman coins. Vesta was the goddess of the hearth, home, and family, and her representation on the coin highlights the importance of these values in Roman culture. Additionally, the coin's minting during the reign of Vitellius in 69 AD makes it a valuable piece for collectors and historians studying the Roman Empire's monetary system and political history.
