Vitellius. AD 69. AR Denarius (18mm, 2.77 g, 6h). Rome mint. Struck circa late April–20 December. VF.

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Lot: 675. Estimated: $ 150

Roman Imperial, Silver

Sold For $ 375. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

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Vitellius. AD 69. AR Denarius (18mm, 2.77 g, 6h). Rome mint. Struck circa late April–20 December. Bare head right / Tripod-lebes surmounted by dolphin right; below, raven perched right. RIC I 70; RSC 115; Dow, ACTTB p. 139 (this coin). Toned. VF.

From the Joseph A. Dow Collection. Ex Classical Numismatic Group Electronic Auction 217 (26 August 2009), lot 347.

The present coin is published in Joseph A. Dow, Ancient Coins Through the Bible (Mustang, OK: Tate, 2011), in the chapter The Roman Imperial. CNG is pleased to offer coins from the collection of the author here. This auction is our final offering of coins from the Dow Collection.

Closing Date and Time: 7 October 2026 at 13:44:40 ET.

All winning bids are subject to a 20% buyer’s fee.