About this artwork
The front of this coin portrays the emperor Vitellius, facing right.
On the back, the god Mars is depicted carrying the goddess Victory.
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Status
- Currently Off View
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Department
- Arts of the Ancient Mediterranean and Byzantium
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Artist
- Ancient Roman
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Title
- Sestertius (Coin) Portraying Emperor Vitellius
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Place
- Roman Empire (Minted in)
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Date
- 69 CE
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Medium
- Bronze
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Inscriptions
- Obverse: A VITELLIUVS GERMAN IMP AVG P M TR P Reverse: MARS VICTOR S C
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Dimensions
- Diam.: 3.5 cm (1 7/16 in.)
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Credit Line
- Gift of Mrs. William Nelson Pelouze
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Reference Number
- 1923.1313
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IIIF Manifest
- https://api.artic.edu/api/v1/artworks/10108/manifest.json