Denarius - Vitellius PONT MAXIM; Vesta
Features
| Issuer |
Rome ›
Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
 |
|---|---|
| Emperor |
Vitellius (Aulus Vitellius) (69)
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| Type | Standard circulation coins |
| Year | 69 |
| Value | 1 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.1 g |
| Diameter | 18.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Number | N# 244132 |
| References | RIC I# 107 Harold Mattingly, Edward Allen Sydenham, Carol Humphrey Vivian Sutherland, Robert Andrew Glendinning Carson; 1984. The Roman Imperial Coinage / Volume 1. Augustus – Vitellius (31 BC–AD 69) (1923 revised Edition). Spink & Son, London, United Kingdom.Online Coins of the Roman Empire (http://numismatics.org/ocre/) , BMC RE# 34British Museum (publisher). Coins of the Roman Empire in the British Museum. British Museum, London, United Kingdom (6 volumes). , RSC# 72 B.A. Seaby (publisher). Roman Silver Coins. B.A. Seaby, London, United Kingdom (5 volumes). |
Obverse
Head of Vitellius, laureate, right.
Script: Latin
Lettering: A VITELLIVS GERM IMP AVG TR P
Unabridged legend: Aulus Vitellius Germanicus Imperator Augustus, Tribunicia Potestas
Translation: Aulus Vitellius Germanicus, supreme commander (Imperator), emperor (Augustus), tribunician power
Reverse
Vesta, veiled and draped, seated right on throne, holding patera in right hand and sceptre in left.
Script: Latin
Lettering: PONT MAXIM
Unabridged legend: Pontifex Maximus
Translation: High priest
Mint
Rome (ancient), Italy (?-476)Comments
Mass varies: 2.55–3.55 g;
Diameter varies: 17.5–20 mm;
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Diameter varies: 17.5–20 mm;
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
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| Date | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC | |||||||||
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| ND (69) | 
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$ 130 | $ 600 | $ 790 | $ 1500 | ||||||||||
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Numista Rarity index: 83
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Past sales
| Pictures | Sale | Date | Grade | Sold price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Heritage Auctions 2021 October 28 - 29 World & Ancient Coins Signature® Auction 3093 Lot 31136 
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29 Oct 2021 |
AU (NGC AU 5/5 - 2/5, brushed) |
USD 1500.00
(incl. buyer's premium) |
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Heritage Auctions 2018 April 20 - 23 CCE World Coins Signature Auction - Chicago 3064 Lot 30288
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20 Apr 2018 |
AU (NGC Choice AU 5/5 - 4/5) |
USD 1320.00
(incl. buyer's premium) |
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Roma Numismatics E-Sale 112 Lot 910
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7 Sep 2023 | VF |
USD 600.70
(GBP 450.00) (+ buyer's premium) |
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| © Roma Numismatics Limited | |||||
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The Coin Cabinet Ancients Auction 21 Lot 292
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24 Apr 2025 | F |
USD 126.82
(GBP 95.00) (+ buyer's premium) |
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| © The Coin Cabinet Ltd | |||||
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The Coin Cabinet Ancients Auction 21 Lot 292
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24 Apr 2025 | F |
USD 126.82
(GBP 95.00) (+ buyer's premium) |
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| © The Coin Cabinet Ltd | |||||
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The Coin Cabinet Ancients Auction 21 Lot 290
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24 Apr 2025 | F |
USD 220.26
(GBP 165.00) (+ buyer's premium) |
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