RIC I (second edition) Vitellius 67 Vitellius obverse — Head of Vitellius, bare, right Obverse
RIC I (second edition) Vitellius 67 Vitellius reverse — Clasped right hands Reverse

Seminar für Alte Geschichte, Universität Freiburg

Catalog Reference
RIC I (second edition) Vitellius 67
Ruler
Vitellius
Denomination
Denarius
Date
69 AD
Mint
Rome
Metal
Silver
Weight
3.11g
Diameter
18mm
Die Axis
5 h
Portrait Type
bare
Manufacturing
struck

Obverse

A VITELLIVS GERMANICVS IMP

Head of Vitellius, bare, right

Reverse

FIDES EXERCITVVM

Clasped right hands

About This Type

This RIC I (second edition) Vitellius 67 is a denarius of Vitellius (69 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Clasped right hands. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 3.11g, 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 Rome Mint

The Rome mint was the principal mint of the Roman state from the Republic through the fall of the Western Empire. It produced the vast majority of gold and silver coinage and was the only mint for much of the first and second centuries AD.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC I (second edition) Vitellius 67?
RIC I (second edition) Vitellius 67 is a Silver Denarius of Vitellius (69 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. I no. I (second edition) Vitellius 67.
How do you identify RIC I (second edition) Vitellius 67?
The obverse depicts Head of Vitellius, bare, right with the inscription A VITELLIVS GERMANICVS IMP. The reverse depicts Clasped right hands with the inscription FIDES EXERCITVVM. Portrait type: bare.
What are the physical specifications of RIC I (second edition) Vitellius 67?
RIC I (second edition) Vitellius 67 was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.11g, diameter 18mm, die axis 5 h, struck.

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