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Denarius - Vitellius VICTORIA AVGVSTI; Victory
69 year| Silver | 3.45 g | 18.17 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 | 3.45 g |
| Diameter | 18.17 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#244170 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Victory, draped, advancing left, holding shield inscribed S P Q R in right hand
Script: Latin
Lettering: VICTORIA AVGVSTI
Unabridged legend: Victoria Augusti
Translation: Victory of the emperor (August).
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Denarius - Vitellius coin is that it features the image of the Roman goddess Victory (Victoria) on one 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 the image of Victory on coins like this one was a way for the Roman government to promote their ideology and reinforce their claims of supremacy.
