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RIC I (second edition) Vitellius 36

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Record status

Individual type · research required

Issuing entity

Roman Empire

RIC I (second edition) Vitellius 36. Denomination: Denarius. Authority: Vitellius. Mint: Tarraco. The obverse shows head of Vitellius, laureate, left; globe at point of neck; palm in front, with the legend A VITELLIVS IMP GERMAN.

The reverse shows victory, draped, advancing right, holding shield inscribed S P Q R in right hand, with the legend VICTORIA AVGVSTI.

Evidence at a glance

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Photograph views
5
Catalogue references
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Historical context

Struck at the mint of Tarraco, this silver denarius formed part of the standard silver coinage of the Roman Empire. The obverse depicts Vitellius with a palm and a globe at his neck, accompanied by the inscription "A VITELLIVS IMP GERMAN", incorporating his adopted title. The reverse displays the legend "VICTORIA AVGVSTI" alongside a draped Victory advancing right and holding a shield inscribed "S P Q R".

Physical characteristics

Material
Silver
Denomination
Denarius

Technical characteristics

Mint
Tarraco
Authority
Vitellius

Design

Obverse
Head of Vitellius, laureate, left; globe at point of neck; palm in front
Reverse
Victory, draped, advancing right, holding shield inscribed S P Q R in right hand
Obverse legend
A VITELLIVS IMP GERMAN
Reverse legend
VICTORIA AVGVSTI

Identification

Type reference
RIC I (second edition) Vitellius 36
Denomination and metal
Denarius, Silver
Obverse legend to match
A VITELLIVS IMP GERMAN
Reverse legend to match
VICTORIA AVGVSTI
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.

Documentation checklist

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Issue or mint date
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Material
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Weight
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Mint or printer
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Catalogue references

Varieties

  • RIC I (second edition) Vitellius 37

    Near-identical catalogue variant (same obverse and reverse legends, type and denomination, differing only in minor marks or bust detail); consolidated into this entry.

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  • Weight, diameter and mint marks require specimen-level evidence.
  • Museum specimen photographs are linked by the source; local photographs and reuse rights remain unverified.
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