ANCIENT THEMES. Vitellius. AD 69. Cast Æ “Sestertius” (33.5mm, 27.81 g, 7h). Paduan type. Later cast after an uncertain artist. Good VF.Electronic Auction 551 World Medals, Bronze Sold For $ 300. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
|
ANCIENT THEMES. Vitellius. AD 69. Cast Æ “Sestertius” (33.5mm, 27.81 g, 7h). Paduan type. Later cast after an uncertain artist. Laureate and draped bust right / Tall conical fountain (the Meta Sudans) set on base, statues set within alternating squared and arched recesses. Johnson & Martini –; Klawans –; Burkart –. Dark brown patina, light scratches. Good VF. Extremely rare, unpublished in the standard references on Paduan-era medallions. Lot includes a David R. Sear Certificate of Authenticity. |