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Denarius - Vitellius XV VIR SACR FAC
69 year| Silver | 2.9 g | 18.5 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 | 2.9 g |
| Diameter | 18.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#244131 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
Reverse
Tripod lebes on which lies a dolphin, beneath is a raven
Script: Latin
Lettering: XV VIR SACR FAC
Unabridged legend: Quindecimviri Sacris Faciundis.
Translation: Fifteen men for the conduct of sacred affairs.
Comment
Mass varies: 1.81–3.53 g;Diameter varies: 18–19.69 mm;
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Denarius - Vitellius (XV VIR SACR FAC) (69) coin is that it features an image of the Roman goddess Victory (Vitellius) 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 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 power and authority can be traced back to the early days of the Roman Republic, and it continued to be used throughout the Roman Empire's history.
