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Sestertius of Vitellius, Rome

Sestertius of Vitellius, Rome

r. 69 CE

Vitellius

Roman Imperial

Obv.: Laureate bust of Vitellius r., draped; around, A VITELLIVS GERMAN IMP AVG P M [TR P]. Rev.: Mars, helmeted and naked except for cloak, advancing r., r. hand holding transverse spear, l. hand holding trophy over shoulder; to l. and r., S-C.

Bronze

Roman Imperial period, Early

Coins