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Denarius - Vitellius VICTORIA AVGVSTI; Victory
69 year| Silver | 3.7 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 | 3.7 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#244129 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Victory, draped, advancing left, ready to place trophy on tree; captive lying right below?; shield and bow on right?
Script: Latin
Lettering: VICTORIA AVGVSTI
Unabridged legend: Victoria Augusti.
Translation: Victory of the emperor.
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 (VICTORIA AVGVSTI; Victory) coin is that it features a depiction of the Roman goddess Victory (Victoria) on its reverse side, which was a common motif on Roman coins during this time period. The image of Victory was meant to symbolize the power and dominance of the Roman Empire, and it was often depicted holding a wreath or a palm branch, as seen on this coin. The use of Victory as a symbol of Roman supremacy was a way for the empire to assert its authority and influence over its territories and subjects.
