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RIC I (second edition) Vitellius 66

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Record status

Individual type · research required

Issuing entity

Roman Empire

RIC I (second edition) Vitellius 66. Denomination: Denarius. Authority: Vitellius. Mint: Rome. The obverse shows head of Vitellius, bare, right, with the legend A VITELLIVS GERMANICVS IMP. The reverse shows concordia, draped, seated left, holding patera in right hand and cornucopia in left, with the legend CONCORDIA P R.

Related types with the same reverse, struck at other mints or with different marks or bust details, are consolidated here and listed under varieties: RIC I (second edition) Vitellius 90.

Evidence at a glance

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Catalogue references
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Historical context

Struck at the Rome mint, this silver denarius formed part of the standard Roman silver coinage. The obverse presents Vitellius with the legend "A VITELLIVS GERMANICVS IMP", reflecting his chosen imperial title. The reverse depicts Concordia seated, holding a patera and cornucopia, accompanied by the inscription "CONCORDIA P R". His reign in Rome concluded in December AD 69 following the invasion of forces loyal to Vespasian, leading to Vitellius's defeat and execution.

Physical characteristics

Material
Silver
Denomination
Denarius

Technical characteristics

Mint
Rome
Authority
Vitellius

Design

Obverse
Head of Vitellius, bare, right
Reverse
Concordia, draped, seated left, holding patera in right hand and cornucopia in left
Obverse legend
A VITELLIVS GERMANICVS IMP
Reverse legend
CONCORDIA P R

Identification

Type reference
RIC I (second edition) Vitellius 66
Denomination and metal
Denarius, Silver
Obverse legend to match
A VITELLIVS GERMANICVS IMP
Reverse legend to match
CONCORDIA P R
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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Material
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Weight
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Catalogue references

Varieties

  • RIC I (second edition) Vitellius 90

    Same ruler, denomination, reverse type and reverse legend; differs in mint, mint mark, officina or bust detail. Consolidated into this entry.

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