Skip to content
Orbis Collectibles

RIC I (second edition) Vitellius 99

DocumentedSupported by at least one credible specialist source.

Record status

Individual type · research required

Issuing entity

Roman Empire

RIC I (second edition) Vitellius 99. 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 bust of Lucius Vitellius, laureate and draped, right; eagle-tipped sceptre in front, with the legend L VITELLIVS COS III CENSOR.

Evidence at a glance

Linked sources
2
Photograph views
7
Catalogue references
1

Counts describe this entry’s documentation, not authenticity, rarity or completeness. Photographs may show one specimen; check each caption and licence.

Historical context

Struck at the Rome mint, this silver denarius was issued as part of the standard Roman silver currency. The obverse legend "A VITELLIVS GERM IMP AVG TR P" incorporates the title Germanicus adopted upon his accession. The reverse depicts a draped bust of Lucius Vitellius with an eagle-tipped sceptre and the legend "L VITELLIVS COS III CENSOR".

Physical characteristics

Material
Silver
Denomination
Denarius

Technical characteristics

Mint
Rome
Authority
Vitellius

Design

Obverse
Head of Vitellius, laureate, right
Reverse
Bust of Lucius Vitellius, laureate and draped, right; eagle-tipped sceptre in front
Obverse legend
A VITELLIVS GERM IMP AVG TR P
Reverse legend
L VITELLIVS COS III CENSOR

Identification

Type reference
RIC I (second edition) Vitellius 99
Denomination and metal
Denarius, Silver
Obverse legend to match
A VITELLIVS GERM IMP AVG TR P
Reverse legend to match
L VITELLIVS COS III CENSOR
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
Recorded
Issue or mint date
Recorded
Material
Recorded
Weight
Research required
Mint or printer
Recorded
Mint or printer mark
Research required
Catalogue reference
Recorded
Attached photograph (check rights)
Recorded

Recorded means a field is present, not independently verified. Read its wording, supporting source and the entry’s confidence level.

Catalogue references

Research required

  • Editorial verification required.
  • Weight, diameter and mint marks require specimen-level evidence.
  • Museum specimen photographs are linked by the source; local photographs and reuse rights remain unverified.
Can you source one of these? Submit a reference