Vitellius. AD 69. AV Aureus (19mm, 7.07 g, 6h). Rome mint. Struck circa late April–20 December. Good Fine.

CNG Feature Auction 132
Lot: 761. Estimated: $ 3 000

Roman Imperial, Coin-in-Hand Video, Gold

Sold For $ 7 000. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

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Vitellius. AD 69. AV Aureus (19mm, 7.07 g, 6h). Rome mint. Struck circa late April–20 December. Laureate head right / Libertas standing right, holding pileus and vindicta. RIC I 104; Calicó 562. Minor marks, a few small edge marks. Good Fine. Rare.

The last of Nero’s immediate three successors, Vitellius was declared emperor by his troops while campaigning in lower Germania in January, AD 69. His reign was short lived however, as Vespasian was hailed emperor in Judaea only a few months later. Vitellius’ troops gave little resistance as Vespasian entered Italy. As Vespasian’s army approached Rome, Vitellius attempted to abdicate but was prevented by the Praetorians and his backers, who rioted and burned down the Temple of Jupiter. Vitellius was ultimately dragged out of his hiding place and brutally murdered, his body thrown down the Gemonian Stairs.

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CNG Feature Auction 132 – Session Three – Lot 588-888 will be held Tuesday morning, 19 May 2026 beginning at 9:00 AM ET.

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