Vitellius Denarius, Vesta reverse
RIC I (second edition) Vitellius 107 · 69 AD · Rome
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Obverse
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Reverse
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Obverse
A VITELLIVS GERM IMP AVG TR P
Head of Vitellius, laureate, right
Reverse
PONT MAXIM
Vesta, veiled and draped, seated right on throne, holding patera in right hand and sceptre in left
About This Type
This RIC I (second edition) Vitellius 107 is a denarius of Vitellius (69 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Vesta, veiled and draped, seated right on throne, holding patera in right hand and sceptre in left.
About the Denarius
The denarius was the standard Roman silver coin, struck from around 211 BC through the mid-third century AD. It typically weighs 3.5–4.0 grams and measures 17–20mm. Republican issues are cataloged under Crawford (RRC); imperial issues follow RIC volumes by ruler.
About the Rome Mint
The Rome mint was the principal mint of the Roman state from the Republic through the fall of the Western Empire. It produced the vast majority of gold and silver coinage and was the only mint for much of the first and second centuries AD.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is RIC I (second edition) Vitellius 107?
- RIC I (second edition) Vitellius 107 is a Silver Denarius of Vitellius (69 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. I no. I (second edition) Vitellius 107.
- How do you identify RIC I (second edition) Vitellius 107?
- The obverse depicts Head of Vitellius, laureate, right with the inscription A VITELLIVS GERM IMP AVG TR P. The reverse depicts Vesta, veiled and draped, seated right on throne, holding patera in right hand and sceptre in left with the inscription PONT MAXIM. Portrait type: laureate.
- What are the physical specifications of RIC I (second edition) Vitellius 107?
- RIC I (second edition) Vitellius 107 was struck in Silver, diameter 17mm, die axis 6 h, struck.
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