Lot 4160
Sale 105 · Important Australian & World Coins, Tokens, Medals & Banknotes
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Description
Vitellius, (A.D. 69), silver denarius, issued late April - December 20, 69, probably Rome mint, (3.20 g), obv. bare head to right of Vitellius, around A VITELLIVS GERMANICVS IMP, no globe below, rev. Clasped hands, above FIDES, below EXERCITVVM, (cf.S.2192, BMC 2, RIC R3, RSC 36). Light grey tone, a good portrait, nearly very fine and very rare.
One of the earliest issues of Vitellius, still using a portrait resembling Otho, this coin was probably struck before the die engraver knew what Vitellius looked like.
- Estimate
- $600
- Result Status
- Sold
- Prices Realised
- $400