ANCIENT THEMES. Vitellius. AD 69. Cast Æ “Sestertius” (34mm, 22.92 g, 6h). Paduan type. Low quality cast after Giovanni da Cavino, 1500-1570. As made.Electronic Auction 556 World Medals, Bronze Estimate: $ 100 |
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ANCIENT THEMES. Vitellius. AD 69. Cast Æ “Sestertius” (34mm, 22.92 g, 6h). Paduan type. Low quality cast after Giovanni da Cavino, 1500-1570. A VITELLIVS GERMA NI IMP AVG P M TR, laureate and draped bust right / MARS VICTOR, S C across field, Mars advancing left, holding Victory, trophy over shoulder, and parazonium. Cf. Johnson & Martini 1535 (for obv.) and 1528-9 (for rev.); Klawans –. Brown surfaces. As made. Low quality cast. |