Vitellius, with Vitellius the Elder. AD 69. AR Denarius (17.5mm, 2.31 g, 5h). Rome mint. Struck circa late April-20 December.

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Lot: 437. Estimated: $ 500

Roman Imperial, Silver

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Vitellius, with Vitellius the Elder. AD 69. AR Denarius (17.5mm, 2.31 g, 5h). Rome mint. Struck circa late April-20 December. Laureate head of Vitellius right / Laureate and draped bust of Lucius Vitellius right; eagle-tipped scepter to right. RIC I 99; RSC 2 (Lucius Vitellius). Dark tone, some roughness. Fine. Rare.

From the A. Short Collection, purchased from Silbury Coins, 27 January 2019.

A prominent politician serving under three successive emperors, L. Vitellius was appointed governor of Syria in AD 35 and was responsible for deposing Pontius Pilate the following year. Under Claudius, he served as governor of Rome while the emperor campaigned in Britain.

Closing Date and Time: 12 August 2020 at 12:25:20 ET.

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