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LOT 2845

Vitellius AE As. AD 69.

Spanish (Tarraco?) mint; struck circa January-June AD 69. A VITELLIVS IMP GERMAN, laureate head to left / VICTORIA [AVGVSTI], Victory advancing to left, holding shield inscribed S P Q R in two lines; S C across fields. RIC I 46; CSB 53. Good Very Fine. Scarce.(9.31gr, 27mm, 6h.).

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Ex UK private collection.

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LOT 2845

Vitellius AE As.

Sold for (Inc. bp): £572

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