What is RIC I (second edition) Vitellius 46?

RIC I (second edition) Vitellius 46 is a Bronze As of Vitellius (69 AD) struck at the Tarraco mint cataloged under RIC vol. I no. I (second edition) Vitellius 46.

How do you identify RIC I (second edition) Vitellius 46?

The obverse depicts Head of Vitellius, laureate, left; globe at point of neck with the inscription A VITELLIVS IMP GERMAN. The reverse depicts Victory, draped, advancing left, holding shield inscribed S P Q R in right hand with the inscription VICTORIA AVGVST S C. Portrait type: laureate.

What are the physical specifications of RIC I (second edition) Vitellius 46?

RIC I (second edition) Vitellius 46 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 10g, diameter 28mm, die axis 7 h, struck.

Vitellius As — RIC I (second edition) Vitellius 46

Obverse

Reverse

Seminar für Alte Geschichte, Universität Freiburg

Catalog Reference

RIC I (second edition) Vitellius 46

Ruler

Vitellius

Denomination

Date

69 AD

Mint

Tarraco

Metal

Bronze

Weight

10g

Diameter

28mm

Die Axis

7 h

Portrait Type

laureate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

A VITELLIVS IMP GERMAN

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

Reverse

VICTORIA AVGVST S C

Victory, draped, advancing left, holding shield inscribed S P Q R in right hand

About This Type

This RIC I (second edition) Vitellius 46 is an as of Vitellius (69 AD), struck at the Tarraco mint. The reverse depicts Victory, draped, advancing left, holding shield inscribed S P Q R in right hand. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 10g, 28mm diameter.

About the As

The as was the base-unit bronze denomination of the Roman monetary system, worth one quarter of a sestertius. Under the empire it typically weighs about 11 grams and measures 25–28mm. The emperor appears with a bare or laureate head — the radiate crown was reserved for the dupondius.

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.

All Vitellius coins Tarraco mint All As coins

Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC I (second edition) Vitellius 46?: RIC I (second edition) Vitellius 46 is a Bronze As of Vitellius (69 AD) struck at the Tarraco mint cataloged under RIC vol. I no. I (second edition) Vitellius 46.
How do you identify RIC I (second edition) Vitellius 46?: The obverse depicts Head of Vitellius, laureate, left; globe at point of neck with the inscription A VITELLIVS IMP GERMAN. The reverse depicts Victory, draped, advancing left, holding shield inscribed S P Q R in right hand with the inscription VICTORIA AVGVST S C. Portrait type: laureate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC I (second edition) Vitellius 46?: RIC I (second edition) Vitellius 46 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 10g, diameter 28mm, die axis 7 h, struck.