| Numismatica Ars Classica > Auction 144 with CNG & NGSA | Auction date: 8 May 2024 |
| Lot number: 1045 Price realized: This lot is for sale in an upcoming auction - Bid on this lot  | Show similar lots on CoinArchives Find similar lots in upcoming auctions on  |
| Lot description: The Geoffrey Cope Collection of Ancient Greek and Roman Bronzes. The Roman Empire. Vitellius, April –December 69. Description Dupondius, Roma 69, Æ 27 mm, 14.17 g. A VITELLIVS GERM IMP AVG P M TR P Laureate head r. Rev. PAX AVGVSTI Emperor, togate, standing l., clasping hand with Roma standing r., in military attire, holding spear and shield. In exergue, S C. Reference C 68 var. (GERMAN) Mazzini d.68 (this coin) BMC 67 var. (GERMAN) RIC 172 (As) CBN – Condition Very rare and in exceptional condition for the issue, possibly the finest specimen in private hands. A lovely portrait struck on a very large flan and an interesting reverse type. Dark brown tone and about extremely fine Provenance Sternberg sale XII, 1982, 561 Tkalec sale 28th February 2008, 453 From the Mazzini collection. Estimate: 6000 CHF |  |
