What is RIC I (second edition) Vitellius 26?

RIC I (second edition) Vitellius 26 is a Gold Aureus of Vitellius (69 AD) struck at the Tarraco mint cataloged under RIC vol. I no. I (second edition) Vitellius 26.

Vitellius Aureus — RIC I (second edition) Vitellius 26

Catalog Reference

RIC I (second edition) Vitellius 26

Ruler

Vitellius

Denomination

Aureus

Date

69 AD

Mint

Tarraco

Metal

Gold

Portrait Type

laureate

Obverse

A VITELLIVS IMP GERMAN

Head of Vitellius, laureate, left; 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 26 is an aureus 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 Aureus

The aureus was the principal Roman gold denomination, struck from the late Republic through the early fourth century. It typically weighs 7–8 grams and measures 19–21mm. Because gold does not corrode, aurei often survive in exceptional condition compared to silver and bronze issues of the same period.

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 26?: RIC I (second edition) Vitellius 26 is a Gold Aureus of Vitellius (69 AD) struck at the Tarraco mint cataloged under RIC vol. I no. I (second edition) Vitellius 26.
How do you identify RIC I (second edition) Vitellius 26?: The obverse depicts Head of Vitellius, laureate, left; 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.