What is RIC I (second edition) Vitellius 83?

RIC I (second edition) Vitellius 83 is a Silver Denarius of Vitellius (69 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. I no. I (second edition) Vitellius 83.

How do you identify RIC I (second edition) Vitellius 83?

The obverse depicts Head of Vitellius, laureate, right with the inscription A VITELLIVS GERMAN IMP TR P. The reverse depicts Legend in three lines within oak-wreath with the inscription S P Q R OB C S. Portrait type: laureate.

Vitellius Denarius — RIC I (second edition) Vitellius 83

Catalog Reference

RIC I (second edition) Vitellius 83

Ruler

Vitellius

Denomination

Denarius

Date

69 AD

Mint

Rome

Metal

Silver

Portrait Type

laureate

Obverse

A VITELLIVS GERMAN IMP TR P

Head of Vitellius, laureate, right

Reverse

S P Q R OB C S

Legend in three lines within oak-wreath

About This Type

This RIC I (second edition) Vitellius 83 is a denarius of Vitellius (69 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Legend in three lines within oak-wreath.

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.

All Vitellius coins Rome mint All Denarius coins

Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC I (second edition) Vitellius 83?: RIC I (second edition) Vitellius 83 is a Silver Denarius of Vitellius (69 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. I no. I (second edition) Vitellius 83.
How do you identify RIC I (second edition) Vitellius 83?: The obverse depicts Head of Vitellius, laureate, right with the inscription A VITELLIVS GERMAN IMP TR P. The reverse depicts Legend in three lines within oak-wreath with the inscription S P Q R OB C S. Portrait type: laureate.