Vitellius (16 April-22 December AD 69). AV aureus (20mm, 7.49 gm, 5h). NGC VF S 5/5 - 3/5, Fine Style, bankers marks, brushed. Tarraco and Lugdunum. A•VITELLIVS-IMP•GERMAN, laureate head of Vitellius right, globe below point of truncation / CONSENSVS EXERCITVVM, Mars advancing left, nude except for chlamys flowing behind, with spear in right hand, vexillum in left over left shoulder. Calicó 545. RIC I 49. Featuring a notably handsome and youthful portrait of Vitellius, this coin displays a more charming depiction of the emperor. Ex Künker, Auction 216 (8 October 2012), lot 848. HID09801242017 © 2024 Heritage Auctions | All Rights Reserved
Price realized | 17'000 USD |
Starting price | 5'000 USD |
Estimate | 10'000 USD |