Coin (obverse), Denarius, of Vitellius

This 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.

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Online ID:	000-180-001-500-C
Image Rights Holder:	National Museums Scotland
Project:	0504: National Museums Scotland Part 2 Project description \| View all records in project
Ref:	National Museums Scotland A.1932.471
Date:	69 Minted in 69 AD
Material:	Silver. Inscription: Obv. (A V)ITELLIVS GERM IMP AVG TR P; head of Vitellius, laureate, r. / Rev. PONT MAXIM; Vesta seated r.
Dimensions:	19.00 mm D / Die Axis: 6.0
What:	Coin Type: RIC 20 Coin, denarius
Subject:	Ancient Coin Collection
Who:	Vesta Vitellius
Where:	Italy, Rome
Event:
Description:	Silver denarius of Vitellius, Rome, 69
References:	Sutherland, C.H.V. The Roman Imperial Coinage. From 31 BC to AD 69. Vol. 1, revised ed. London: Spink and Son Ltd, 1984.
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Related Records:	Coin (obverse), Denarius, of Vitellius

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