Denarius - Vitellius CONSENSVS EXERCITVVM, Mars

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IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year69
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Denarius
CurrencyDenarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215)
CompositionSilver
Weight3.3 g
Dimensions18.5 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC I#23, OCRE#ric.1(2).vit.23
Obverse descriptionHead of Vitellius, laureate, left; globe at point of neck
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringA VITELLIVS IMP GERMAN
(Translation: Aulus Vitellius Imperator Germanicus Aulus Vitellius, supreme commander (Imperator) of the Germans.)
Reverse descriptionMars, helmeted, wearing only cloak, advancing left, holding spear in right hand and aquila and vexillum in left
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringCONSENSVS EXERCITVVM
(Translation: Consensus Exercitum The consent of the army.)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (69)  - -
Catalog ID2921616080
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