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RIC I (second edition) Vitellius 71

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Record status

Individual type · research required

Issuing entity

Roman Empire

RIC I (second edition) Vitellius 71. Denomination: Denarius. Authority: Vitellius. Mint: Rome. The obverse shows head of Vitellius, bare, right, with the legend A VITELLIVS GERMANICVS IMP. The reverse shows victory, draped, seated left, holding patera in right hand and cornucopia in left.

Evidence at a glance

Linked sources
2
Photograph views
9
Catalogue references
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Historical context

Produced at the mint of Rome, this silver piece belongs to the denarius denomination, which served as the standard Roman silver coin following its introduction during the Second Punic War. The obverse presents a bare head of the emperor accompanied by the legend "A VITELLIVS GERMANICVS IMP", reflecting his adopted title. The reverse portrays Victory, draped and seated, holding a patera and a cornucopia.

Physical characteristics

Material
Silver
Denomination
Denarius

Technical characteristics

Mint
Rome
Authority
Vitellius

Design

Obverse
Head of Vitellius, bare, right
Reverse
Victory, draped, seated left, holding patera in right hand and cornucopia in left
Obverse legend
A VITELLIVS GERMANICVS IMP
Reverse legend
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Identification

Type reference
RIC I (second edition) Vitellius 71
Denomination and metal
Denarius, Silver
Obverse legend to match
A VITELLIVS GERMANICVS IMP
Reverse legend to match
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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

Denomination
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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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Mint or printer mark
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Catalogue reference
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Catalogue references

Varieties

  • RIC I (second edition) Vitellius 88

    Same ruler, denomination and reverse type; reverse legend not recorded in the source. Consolidated into this entry.

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  • Weight, diameter and mint marks require specimen-level evidence.
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