Vitellius, with Vitellius the Elder. AD 69. AV Aureus (19mm, 7.20 g, 6h). Rome mint. Struck circa late April-20 December.

Triton XXIII – Session Two – Greek Coinage Part II through Roman Imperial Coinage Part I
Lot: 683. Estimated: $ 10 000

Roman Imperial, Gold

Sold For $ 11 000. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

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Vitellius, with Vitellius the Elder. AD 69. AV Aureus (19mm, 7.20 g, 6h). Rome mint. Struck circa late April-20 December. A VITELLIVS GERM IMP AVG TR P, laureate head right / L VITELLIVS COS III CENSOR, L. Vitellius the Elder, togate, seated left on curule chair, with feet on stool, extending right hand and holding eagle-tipped scepter in left. RIC I 94; Calicó 565a; BMCRE 23; BN 54-5; Biaggi 281; Jameson –; Mazzini 54. Surface and edge marks, possibly ex jewelry. VF.


The final winners of all Triton XXIII lots will be determined at the live public sale that will be held on 14-15 January 2020. Triton XXIII – Session Two – Greek Coinage Part II through Roman Imperial Coinage Part I will be held Tuesday afternoon, 14 January 2020 beginning at 2:00 PM ET.

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