Sestertius - Vitellius S C, Mars

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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
Weight29.1 g
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Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
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In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC I#158
Obverse descriptionHead of Vitellius, laureate, left
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringA VITELLIVS GERMA IMP AVG P M TR P
(Translation: Aulus Vitellius Germanicus Imperator Augustus, Pontifex Maximus, Tribunicia Potestas Aulus Vitellius Germanicus, supreme commander (Imperator), emperor (Augustus), high priest, tribunician power.)
Reverse descriptionMars, helmeted, wearing only cloak, advancing right, holding spear in right hand and trophy on left shoulder
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringS C
(Translation: Senatus Consultum Decree of the senate.)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (69)  - -
Catalog ID5313959110
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