Lucernae Numismatics

DECIMOSEPTIMA XVII  –  27 December 2023

Lucernae Numismatics, DECIMOSEPTIMA XVII

Ancient (Iberian, Celtic, Greek and Roman), Byzantine, Islamic (Al-Andalus), ...

We, 27.12.2023, from 5:00 PM CET
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Description

★ Absolutely top portrait in this rare Vitellius from Tarraco mint. Gorgeous coin. ★

Roman Empire - Vitellius (April - 20 December AD 69.) Silver denarius (3,59 g. 18 mm. ) from uncertain mint in Spain (Tarraco?), January-July 69 A.D.

A VITELLIVS IMP GERMAN, laureate head left, globe at point of bust; small palm branch before

CONSENSVS EXERCITVVM, Mars advancing left, helmeted and nude but for cloak billowing behind, holding spear and vexillum surmounted by aquila.

RIC 24; BMCRE -, cf. 83-4; RSC 24c

About uncirculated condition with one of the best Vitellius portrait we have seen!

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Price realized 2'500 EUR 1 bid
Starting price 2'500 EUR
Estimate 4'000 EUR
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