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Coin (obverse), Denarius, of Vitellius

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Postcard of Coin (obverse), Denarius, of Vitellius.
000-180-001-516-C
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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 VITELLIVS GERM IMP AVG TR P' identifies the emperor and abbreviates some of his titles.

The foundation of the Roman imperial coinage system was the denarius. Alongside this there was a limited gold series, based on the aureus, and a base metal series based on the sestertius. A denarius was of high value, equivalent to a soldier's daily wage.


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Online ID: 000-180-001-516-C
Image Rights Holder: National Museums Scotland
Project: 0504: National Museums Scotland Part 2
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Ref: National Museums Scotland  H.C10499
Date: 69
Minted in 69 AD
Material: Silver. Inscription: Obv. A VITELLIVS GERM IMP AVG TR P; head of Vitellius, laureate, r. / Rev. XVVIR SACR FAC; Tripod-lebes, dolphin, ravenand spear; shield at her feet
Dimensions: 17.50 mm D / Die Axis: 6.0
What: Coin Type: RIC 24
Coin, denarius
Subject: Ancient Coin Collection
Who: Vitellius
Where: Italy, Rome
Event:
Description: Silver denarius of Vitellius, Rome, AD 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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