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Denarius - Vitellius Victory
69 year| Silver | 3.2 g | 18 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 | 18 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#244151 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Victory, draped, seated left, holding patera in right hand and cornucopia in left.
Anepigraphic.
Comment
Mass varies: 2.77–3.33 g;Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
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Interesting fact
The Denarius - Vitellius (Victory) coin features an image of the Roman goddess Victory (Victoria) on the reverse side, which was a common motif on Roman coins during the 1st century AD. The image of Victory was meant to symbolize the Roman Empire's military prowess and its ability to conquer and dominate other nations. The coin's design was likely intended to promote the idea of Roman supremacy and to reinforce the notion that the Roman Empire was a powerful and invincible force.
