Aureus - Vitellius S P Q R OB C S

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IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year69
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Aureus = 25 Denarii
CurrencyDenarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215)
CompositionGold
Weight7.2 g
Dimensions20 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
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In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC I#82
Obverse descriptionHead of Vitellius, laureate, right
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringA VITELLIVS GERMAN IMP TR P
(Translation: Aulus Vitellius Germanicus Imperator Tribunicia Potestas Aulus Vitellius Germanicus, supreme commander (Imperator), tribunician power.)
Reverse descriptionLegend in three lines within oak-wreath
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringS P Q R OB C S
(Translation: Senatus Populusque Romanum Ob Cives Servatos The senate and the Roman people to the saviour of the citizens.)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (69)  - -
Catalog ID9341753130
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