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Vitellius, AR Denarius, c.January-June 69, Spain (Tarraco?)
A VITELLIVS-IMP GERMAN
Laureate head left, globe at point of bust, palm in front
VICTORIA-AVGVSTI
Victory flying left, shield in right hand inscribed SP / QR
18mm, 3.26g
RIC I, 36 (R) ...
Vitellius avait été proclamé le 1er ou 2 janvier 69 par les armées de Germanie. Après Brédiac, en avril 69, Vitellius s'installe à Rome en juin. Vespasien est proclamé par l'armée à Alexandrie, le 1er juillet 69 et Vitellius ne peut se maintenir.
Roman Coins : RIC Volume I, Vitellius
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Roman Imperial Coinage, various volumes
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RIC105, Vitellius: Denarius (0069AD) ...
Vitellius [b. 14] commanded the German legions, which acclaimed him January 2, 69. His generals invaded Italy, and defeated Otho.
Vitellius
- Milne 371
Vitellius Billon Tetradrachm of Alexandria. WLOY OYIT KAIS SEB GEPM AYT, laureate head right / Nike advancing left, holding wreath & palm, date LA in left field. Koln 260, RPC 5372.
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*28278 Vitellius. 69 AD. AR Denarius (3.16) . Laureate hd r/Vesta std. r., hldg scepter/and patera.. SR-2200, RIC-107, C-72. Fine. $330 [image] ...
Vitellius, AD69, AR Denarius (3.2g). Emperor head rt./CONCORDIA PR, Concordia seated left, Rome April-May AD69, RIC 66; Sear 2196. Centered, decent portrait, light grey tone, partial name, SCARCE, about Very Fine....$350 SOLD Photo ...
"BMC I (Augustus to Vitellius)" provides valuable information on Roman countermarks to the extent of knowledge in 1923
For Eastern Provincial Countermarks on Greek Provinical Coins: ...
Three emperors - Galba, Otho and Vitellius - passed in rapid succession. Brief though their tenure of power was, they have left behind a remarkably extensive numismatic record.
- IVPPITER VICTOR, on gold and silver coins of Vitellius
- MARS VICTOR on coins of Galba, Vitellius, Vespasian, Caracalla, Elagabalus, Gallienus, Postumus, Victorinus, Claudius II, Tetricus I, Tetericus II, Tacticus, Probus, Carus, Numerianus, ...
Silver Denarius of Vitellius
Although this coin is undated, it could only have been issued in 69 AD, because Vitellius only reigned as Roman Emperor for eight months of that year.
The obverse legend reads: A VITELLIUS GERM IMP AUG TR P.
The next most popular coins are any of the twelve Caesars: Augustus, Tiberius, Caligula, Claudius, Nero, Galba, Otho, Vitellius, Vespasian, Titus, and Domitian. Later coins are less popular, easier to find, and comparatively less expensive.
Roman Imperial Coinage, Volume 1: Augustus to Vitellius
Most extensive work that has been done on Roman Coins to Date. Published over a sixty year period.
$115 ...
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