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RIC I (second edition) Vitellius 105

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Record status

Individual type · research required

Issuing entity

Roman Empire

RIC I (second edition) Vitellius 105. Denomination: Denarius. Authority: Vitellius. Mint: Rome. The obverse shows head of Vitellius, laureate, right, with the legend A VITELLIVS GERM IMP AVG TR P.

The reverse shows libertas, draped, standing front, head right, holding pileus in right hand and rod in left, with the legend LIBERTAS RESTITVTA.

Evidence at a glance

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Photograph views
6
Catalogue references
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Historical context

Struck at Rome, this silver coin is a denarius, the standard Roman silver denomination. The obverse legend presents the emperor as "A VITELLIVS GERM IMP AVG TR P", incorporating his chosen title Germanicus. On the reverse, the legend "LIBERTAS RESTITVTA" accompanies an image of Libertas, who stands holding a pileus and a rod, referencing restored liberty during a brief reign challenged by legions supporting Vespasian.

Physical characteristics

Material
Silver
Denomination
Denarius

Technical characteristics

Mint
Rome
Authority
Vitellius

Design

Obverse
Head of Vitellius, laureate, right
Reverse
Libertas, draped, standing front, head right, holding pileus in right hand and rod in left
Obverse legend
A VITELLIVS GERM IMP AVG TR P
Reverse legend
LIBERTAS RESTITVTA

Identification

Type reference
RIC I (second edition) Vitellius 105
Denomination and metal
Denarius, Silver
Obverse legend to match
A VITELLIVS GERM IMP AVG TR P
Reverse legend to match
LIBERTAS RESTITVTA
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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