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Sestertius - Vitellius VICTORIA AVGVSTI S C; Victory
69 year| Bronze | 27.5 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 | 27.5 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#244209 |
|---|---|
| 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.
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, while the other side bears the image of the Roman emperor Vitellius. This coin was minted during Vitellius' reign, which lasted from 69 AD to 70 AD, and it is believed to have been used as a means of promoting the emperor's image and legitimacy among the Roman people. Despite its age, many of these coins have survived to this day and are highly sought after by collectors and historians.
