What is RIC I (second edition) Vitellius 23?

RIC I (second edition) Vitellius 23 is a Silver Denarius of Vitellius (69 AD) struck at the Tarraco mint cataloged under RIC vol. I no. I (second edition) Vitellius 23.

What are the physical specifications of RIC I (second edition) Vitellius 23?

RIC I (second edition) Vitellius 23 was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.24g, diameter 19mm, die axis 9 h, struck.

Vitellius Denarius — RIC I (second edition) Vitellius 23

Obverse

Reverse

Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin

Catalog Reference

RIC I (second edition) Vitellius 23

Ruler

Vitellius

Denomination

Denarius

Date

69 AD

Mint

Tarraco

Metal

Silver

Weight

3.24g

Diameter

19mm

Die Axis

9 h

Portrait Type

laureate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

A VITELLIVS IMP GERMAN

Head of Vitellius, laureate, left; globe at point of neck

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 23 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. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 3.24g, 19mm diameter.

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 23?: RIC I (second edition) Vitellius 23 is a Silver Denarius of Vitellius (69 AD) struck at the Tarraco mint cataloged under RIC vol. I no. I (second edition) Vitellius 23.
How do you identify RIC I (second edition) Vitellius 23?: The obverse depicts Head of Vitellius, laureate, left; globe at point of neck 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.
What are the physical specifications of RIC I (second edition) Vitellius 23?: RIC I (second edition) Vitellius 23 was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.24g, diameter 19mm, die axis 9 h, struck.