Sestertius - Vitellius PAX AVGVSTI S C, Pax

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IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year69
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Sestertius = 1/4 Denarii
CurrencyDenarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215)
CompositionBronze
Weight27.6 g
Dimensions36 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC I#140, OCRE#ric.1(2).vit.140
Obverse descriptionBust of Vitellius, laureate, draped, right
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringA VITELLIVS GERMAN IMP AVG P M TR P
(Translation: Aulus Vitellius Germanicus, supreme commander, emperor, high priest, tribunician power.)
Reverse descriptionPax, draped, standing left, holding branch in right hand and cornucopia in left
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringPAX AVGVSTI S C
(Translation: Peace provided by the Emperor. Decree of the senate.)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (69)  - -
Catalog ID7629332850
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