What is RIC I (second edition) Vitellius 21?

RIC I (second edition) Vitellius 21 is a Silver Denarius of Vitellius (69 AD) struck at the Tarraco mint cataloged under RIC vol. I no. I (second edition) Vitellius 21.

Vitellius Denarius — RIC I (second edition) Vitellius 21

Catalog Reference

RIC I (second edition) Vitellius 21

Ruler

Vitellius

Denomination

Denarius

Date

69 AD

Mint

Tarraco

Metal

Silver

Portrait Type

laureate

Obverse

A VITELLIVS IMP GERMAN

Head of Vitellius, laureate, right; globe at point of neck; palm in front

Reverse

CONSENSVS EXERCITVVM

Mars, helmeted, wearing only cloak, advancing left, holding spear in right hand and aquila and vexillum in left

About This Type

This RIC I (second edition) Vitellius 21 is a denarius of Vitellius (69 AD), struck at the Tarraco mint. The reverse depicts Mars, helmeted, wearing only cloak, advancing left, holding spear in right hand and aquila and vexillum 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 Tarraco Mint

Tarraco (modern Tarragona, Spain) was a provincial mint in Roman Hispania, active primarily under Augustus. It produced distinctive portrait denarii and bronze denominations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC I (second edition) Vitellius 21?: RIC I (second edition) Vitellius 21 is a Silver Denarius of Vitellius (69 AD) struck at the Tarraco mint cataloged under RIC vol. I no. I (second edition) Vitellius 21.
How do you identify RIC I (second edition) Vitellius 21?: The obverse depicts Head of Vitellius, laureate, right; globe at point of neck; palm in front with the inscription A VITELLIVS IMP GERMAN. The reverse depicts Mars, helmeted, wearing only cloak, advancing left, holding spear in right hand and aquila and vexillum in left with the inscription CONSENSVS EXERCITVVM. Portrait type: laureate.