RecordCoin (obverse), Denarius, of Vitellius< 1 of 1 > Back minted in Rome
Coin (obverse), Denarius, of VitelliusThis silver coin was minted in Rome by the emperor Vitellius in 69 AD. It is a type called a denarius, the most common Roman silver coin. This picture shows the obverse of the coin. The obverse has the head of the emperor Vitellius wearing a laurel wreath and looking to the right. The legend '[A V]ITELLIVS GERM IMP AVG TR P' identifies the emperor and abbreviates some of his titles. In the civil wars of 68 to 69 AD, Vitellius was supported by the German legionaries who had been angered by Galba's refusal to reward them for their part in earlier intrigues. Vitellius in turn lost out to Vespasian, who had the support of the eastern legionaries. Record detailsTo search on related items, click any linked text below.
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