ANCIENT THEMES. Vitellius. AD 69. Cast Pewter “Sestertius” (34mm, 20.02 g, 6h). Paduan type. Low quality off-metal cast after Giovanni da Cavino, 1500-1570. As made.Electronic Auction 556 World Medals, Pewter Estimate: $ 100 |
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ANCIENT THEMES. Vitellius. AD 69. Cast Pewter “Sestertius” (34mm, 20.02 g, 6h). Paduan type. Low quality off-metal cast after Giovanni da Cavino, 1500-1570. A VITELLIVS GERMANICVS IMP AVG P M TR, laureate and draped bust right / HONOS ET VIRTVS, S C in exergue, Honos, holding scpter and cornucopia, and Virtus, in military attire and hold parazonium and reversed spear. standing facing one another. Johnson & Martini 1513-26; Klawans 1. Toned, slight green deposits. As made. Low quality off-metal cast. |