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RIC I (second edition) Vitellius 106

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Record status

Individual type · research required

Issuing entity

Roman Empire

RIC I (second edition) Vitellius 106. Denomination: Aureus. 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 vesta, veiled and draped, seated right on throne, holding patera in right hand and sceptre in left, with the legend PONT MAXIM.

Evidence at a glance

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Historical context

Produced at the mint of Rome, this gold aureus represented the primary gold denomination of the Roman Empire, which was standardised during the imperial period and originally valued at 25 silver denarii or 100 sestertii. The obverse legend "A VITELLIVS GERM IMP AVG TR P" incorporates his adopted title Germanicus alongside his imperial titles. The reverse carries the legend "PONT MAXIM" and depicts Vesta, veiled and draped, seated upon a throne holding a patera and sceptre.

Physical characteristics

Material
Gold
Denomination
Aureus

Technical characteristics

Mint
Rome
Authority
Vitellius

Design

Obverse
Head of Vitellius, laureate, right
Reverse
Vesta, veiled and draped, seated right on throne, holding patera in right hand and sceptre in left
Obverse legend
A VITELLIVS GERM IMP AVG TR P
Reverse legend
PONT MAXIM

Identification

Type reference
RIC I (second edition) Vitellius 106
Denomination and metal
Aureus, Gold
Obverse legend to match
A VITELLIVS GERM IMP AVG TR P
Reverse legend to match
PONT MAXIM
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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