What is RIC I (second edition) Vitellius 9?

RIC I (second edition) Vitellius 9 is a Gold Aureus of Vitellius (69 AD) struck at the Tarraco mint cataloged under RIC vol. I no. I (second edition) Vitellius 9.

Vitellius Aureus — RIC I (second edition) Vitellius 9

Catalog Reference

RIC I (second edition) Vitellius 9

Ruler

Vitellius

Denomination

Aureus

Date

69 AD

Mint

Tarraco

Metal

Gold

Portrait Type

laureate

Obverse

A VITELLIVS IMP GERMANICVS

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

Reverse

LIBERTAS RESTITVTA

Libertas, draped, standing front, head right, holding pileus in right hand and rod in left

About This Type

This RIC I (second edition) Vitellius 9 is an aureus of Vitellius (69 AD), struck at the Tarraco mint. The reverse depicts Libertas, draped, standing front, head right, holding pileus in right hand and rod in left.

About the Aureus

The aureus was the principal Roman gold denomination, struck from the late Republic through the early fourth century. It typically weighs 7–8 grams and measures 19–21mm. Because gold does not corrode, aurei often survive in exceptional condition compared to silver and bronze issues of the same period.

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 9?: RIC I (second edition) Vitellius 9 is a Gold Aureus of Vitellius (69 AD) struck at the Tarraco mint cataloged under RIC vol. I no. I (second edition) Vitellius 9.
How do you identify RIC I (second edition) Vitellius 9?: The obverse depicts Head of Vitellius, laureate, left; globe at point of neck with the inscription A VITELLIVS IMP GERMANICVS. The reverse depicts Libertas, draped, standing front, head right, holding pileus in right hand and rod in left with the inscription LIBERTAS RESTITVTA. Portrait type: laureate.