Vitellius Denarius, Victory reverse
RIC I (second edition) Vitellius 36 · 69 AD · Tarraco
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Obverse
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Reverse
Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin
Obverse
A VITELLIVS IMP GERMAN
Head of Vitellius, laureate, left; globe at point of neck; palm in front
Reverse
VICTORIA AVGVSTI
Victory, draped, advancing right, holding shield inscribed S P Q R in right hand
About This Type
This RIC I (second edition) Vitellius 36 is a denarius of Vitellius (69 AD), struck at the Tarraco mint. The reverse depicts Victory, draped, advancing right, holding shield inscribed S P Q R in right hand. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 3.16g, 18mm 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is RIC I (second edition) Vitellius 36?
- RIC I (second edition) Vitellius 36 is a Silver Denarius of Vitellius (69 AD) struck at the Tarraco mint cataloged under RIC vol. I no. I (second edition) Vitellius 36.
- How do you identify RIC I (second edition) Vitellius 36?
- 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 Victory, draped, advancing right, holding shield inscribed S P Q R in right hand with the inscription VICTORIA AVGVSTI. Portrait type: laureate.
- What are the physical specifications of RIC I (second edition) Vitellius 36?
- RIC I (second edition) Vitellius 36 was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.16g, diameter 18mm, die axis 7 h, struck.
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