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A work made of silver.

Denarius (Coin) Portraying Emperor Vitellius

69 (late April-December)

Roman

Roman Empire

The front of this coin portrays the emperor Vitellius, wearing a crown of laurels and facing right.

On the back a tripod, crow, and dolphin are depicted.

Silver

Arts of Greece, Rome, and Byzantium