What is RIC I (second edition) Vitellius 63?

RIC I (second edition) Vitellius 63 is a Silver Denarius of Vitellius (69 AD) struck at the Lugdunum mint cataloged under RIC vol. I no. I (second edition) Vitellius 63.

How do you identify RIC I (second edition) Vitellius 63?

The obverse depicts Head of Vitellius, laureate, right; 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 AVGVSTI. Portrait type: laureate.

What are the physical specifications of RIC I (second edition) Vitellius 63?

RIC I (second edition) Vitellius 63 was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.12g, diameter 19mm, die axis 6 h, struck.

Vitellius Denarius — RIC I (second edition) Vitellius 63

Obverse

Reverse

Seminar für Alte Geschichte, Universität Freiburg

Catalog Reference

RIC I (second edition) Vitellius 63

Ruler

Vitellius

Denomination

Denarius

Date

69 AD

Mint

Lugdunum

Metal

Silver

Weight

3.12g

Diameter

19mm

Die Axis

6 h

Portrait Type

laureate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

A VITELLIVS IMP GERMAN

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

Reverse

VICTORIA AVGVSTI

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

About This Type

This RIC I (second edition) Vitellius 63 is a denarius of Vitellius (69 AD), struck at the Lugdunum mint. The reverse depicts Victory, draped, advancing left, holding shield inscribed S P Q R in right hand. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 3.12g, 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 Lugdunum Mint

Lugdunum (modern Lyon, France) was the main western imperial mint from Augustus through the early second century. It was the sole mint for precious metal coinage for extended periods under Augustus and Tiberius.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC I (second edition) Vitellius 63?: RIC I (second edition) Vitellius 63 is a Silver Denarius of Vitellius (69 AD) struck at the Lugdunum mint cataloged under RIC vol. I no. I (second edition) Vitellius 63.
How do you identify RIC I (second edition) Vitellius 63?: The obverse depicts Head of Vitellius, laureate, right; 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 AVGVSTI. Portrait type: laureate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC I (second edition) Vitellius 63?: RIC I (second edition) Vitellius 63 was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.12g, diameter 19mm, die axis 6 h, struck.