© Münzkabinett der Universität Göttingen (CC BY-NC 4.0 DE)
© Münzkabinett der Universität Göttingen (CC BY-NC 4.0 DE)
Sestertius - Vitellius VICTORIA AVGVSTI S C; Victory
69 year| Bronze | 26.6 g | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Vitellius (Aulus Vitellius) (69) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 69 |
| Value | 1 Sestertius = ¼ Denarii |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 26.6 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#244200 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Victory, naked to waist, inscribing OB CIVES SER on shield on palm tree, resting left foot on helmet
Script: Latin
Lettering: VICTORIA AVGVSTI S C
Unabridged legend: Victoria Augusti, Senatus Consultum.
Translation: Victory of the emperor. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Mass varies: 23.483–29.73 g;Example of this type:
Münzkabinett der Universität Göttingen
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Sestertius - Vitellius coin is that it features a depiction 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 coin's design was meant to convey the idea that the Roman Empire was triumphant and victorious, and it was a powerful symbol of Roman propaganda.
