Summary
Silver denarius struck during the reign of the Emperor Vitellius between 16 April 69 AD and 20 Dec. 69 AD, Ancient Roman Empire. Minted by Rome. Although this coin proclaims the concord of the Roman people, at the time of its production the armies of the Esaten half of the empire were marching against Vitellius.
Obverse Description
Laureate head of Vitellius facing right; around, A VITELLIVS GERM IMP AVG TR P
Reverse Description
Draped figure of Concordia seated facing left extending a patera in her right hand and holding a cornucopiae in her left arm; around, CONCO[RDIA P ]R
Edge Description
Plain
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Acquisition Information
Transfer from National Gallery of Victoria (NGV), 15 Mar 1976
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Date Issued
69 AD
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Material
Silver
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Dimensions
3.265 g (Weight)
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Shape
Off round
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References
RIC.90 (1984 edition) (RIC.2 1923 edition)
[Book] Sutherland, C.H.V. 1984. The Roman Imperial Coinage. I., 262-268, 272 Pages
[Catalogue] Pullin, Ruth. 2011. Nature Revealed: Eugene von Guerard.
