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Dupondius or As - Vitellius S C
69 year| Bronze | 10.1 g | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Vitellius (Aulus Vitellius) (69) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 69 |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 10.1 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#244194 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Aquila between two standards, all on ship's prow
Script: Latin
Lettering: S C
Translation:
Senatus Consultum
Decree of the senate.
Comment
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)Trustees of the British Museum (CC BY-NC-SA 4.0)
Interesting fact
The Dupondius or As coin of Vitellius (S C) (69) from Rome, made of Bronze and weighing 10.1g, features an interesting fact. The coin's reverse side depicts a Roman soldier holding a shield and spear, with a trophy of arms behind him. This design symbolizes the military prowess and power of the Roman Empire during the reign of Vitellius.
