Vitellius. AD 69. AV Aureus (18.5mm, 7.39 g, 6h). Uncertain Spanish mint (Tarraco?). Struck January to June. NGC graded Ch VF, 5/5, 3/5, Fine Style, edge marks.

Triton XXVI
Lot: 724. Estimated: $ 20 000

Roman Imperial, Gold

Sold For $ 22 500. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

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Vitellius. AD 69. AV Aureus (18.5mm, 7.39 g, 6h). Uncertain Spanish mint (Tarraco?). Struck January to June. Λ VITELLIVS IMP GERMΛN, laureate bust of Vitellius left, globe at point of neck, small palm frond in front / VICTORIΛ ΛVGVSTI, Victory, draped, flying left and holding shield inscribed SP/QR in two lines. RIC I 35; Calicó 576; Biaggi 284; BMCRE 91 var. (lacking palm frond); BN 12 var. (same); Adda –; Hunter 51; Jameson –; Mazzini –. In NGC encapsulation 4684161-003, graded Ch VF, Strike: 5/5, Surface: 3/5, Fine Style, edge marks. Extremely rare.

Ex George C. Hopkins Collection (Numismatica Ars Classica 114, 6 May 2019), lot 631; Lanz 154 (11 June 2012), lot 317.


The final winners of all Triton XXVI lots will be determined at the live public sale that will be held on 10-11 January 2023.

Triton XXVI – Session Three – Lots 674-990 will be held Wednesday morning, 11 January 2023 beginning at 9:00 AM ET.

Winning bids are subject to a 22.5% buyer's fee for bids placed on this website and 25% for all others.

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