What is RIC I (second edition) Vitellius 37?

RIC I (second edition) Vitellius 37 is a Silver Denarius of Vitellius (69 AD) struck at the Tarraco mint cataloged under RIC vol. I no. I (second edition) Vitellius 37.

How do you identify RIC I (second edition) Vitellius 37?

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 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 37?

RIC I (second edition) Vitellius 37 was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.06g, diameter 18mm, die axis 6 h, struck.

Vitellius Denarius — RIC I (second edition) Vitellius 37

Obverse

Reverse

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Catalog Reference

RIC I (second edition) Vitellius 37

Ruler

Vitellius

Denomination

Denarius

Date

69 AD

Mint

Tarraco

Metal

Silver

Weight

3.06g

Diameter

18mm

Die Axis

6 h

Portrait Type

laureate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

A VITELLIVS IMP GERMAN

Head of Vitellius, laureate, right; 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 37 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 3.06g, 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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC I (second edition) Vitellius 37?: RIC I (second edition) Vitellius 37 is a Silver Denarius of Vitellius (69 AD) struck at the Tarraco mint cataloged under RIC vol. I no. I (second edition) Vitellius 37.
How do you identify RIC I (second edition) Vitellius 37?: 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 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 37?: RIC I (second edition) Vitellius 37 was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.06g, diameter 18mm, die axis 6 h, struck.