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RIC I (second edition) Otho 17

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Record status

Individual type · research required

Issuing entity

Roman Empire

RIC I (second edition) Otho 17. Denomination: Denarius. Authority: Otho. Mint: Rome. The obverse shows head of Otho, bare, right, with the legend IMP M OTHO CAESAR AVG TR P. The reverse shows victory, draped, standing left on globe, holding wreath in right hand and palm in left, with the legend VICTORIA OTHONIS.

Evidence at a glance

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Historical context

Struck at the mint of Rome, this silver denarius represents the standard Roman silver coin denomination in use from circa 211 BC until the third century AD. The piece names the emperor with the obverse inscription "IMP M OTHO CAESAR AVG TR P". Its reverse bears the legend "VICTORIA OTHONIS" alongside a depiction of Victory standing upon a globe holding a wreath and palm branch.

Physical characteristics

Material
Silver
Denomination
Denarius

Technical characteristics

Mint
Rome
Authority
Otho

Design

Obverse
Head of Otho, bare, right
Reverse
Victory, draped, standing left on globe, holding wreath in right hand and palm in left
Obverse legend
IMP M OTHO CAESAR AVG TR P
Reverse legend
VICTORIA OTHONIS

Identification

Type reference
RIC I (second edition) Otho 17
Denomination and metal
Denarius, Silver
Obverse legend to match
IMP M OTHO CAESAR AVG TR P
Reverse legend to match
VICTORIA OTHONIS
Source note
Type description from the American Numismatic Society's Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE); individual specimens differ in die, flan size, weight and wear, and legend breaks may vary.

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