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Leu Numismatik AG - Auction 15, Lot 233
Tiberius, 14-37. Quinarius (Gold, 16 mm, 4.00 g, 2 h), Lugdunum, 36-37. TI CAESAR DIVI AVG F AVGVSTVS Laureate head of Tiberius to right. Rev. TR•POT XXXVIII Victory seated right on globe, holding wreath with both hands. Biaggi 176 (this coin). BMC 27. CBN -. Cohen 63 corr. Giard 142.3c (this coin). King 18g (this coin). RIC 22. Very rare and with an excellent pedigree. Very minor marks, otherwise, about extremely fine.
From the collection of Leo Biaggi de Blasys (1906-1979), ex Münzen & Me... | 1 Jun 2024 | Upcoming
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Heritage World Coin Auctions - Showcase Auction 61375, Lot 25151
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JUDAEA. Bar Kokhba Revolt (AD 132-135). AR zuz (18mm, 3.29 gm, 1h). NGC Choice XF★ 3/5 - 5/5, overstruck. Undated issue of Year 3 (AD 134/5). Simon (Paleo-Hebrew), name within wreath of thin branches wrapped around eight almonds, medallion at top, tendrils at bottom / For the Freedom of Jerusalem (Paleo-Hebrew), fluted oenochoe, handle on left; upright willow branch to right. Mildenberg 104.7 (this coin listed). GBC 6, 6449. Beautiful cabinet toning and intriguing political overstrike... | 20 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Heritage World Coin Auctions - Showcase Auction 61375, Lot 25197
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Vespasian (AD 69-79). AR denarius (18mm, 3.57 gm, 7h). NGC MS 5/5 - 3/5, Fine Style. Ephesus, ca. AD 69-70. IMP•CAES-VESPAS•AVG, laureate head of Vespasian right / PACI ORB-TERR AVG, turreted, diademed, and draped bust of Pax right, seen from front; Φ below truncation. RIC II.1, 1407. Spectacular example with two stunning portraits well-struck on a stormy flan.
Ex Classical Numismatic Group, Auction 121 (6 October 2022), lot 820.
Descended from a family of small-time entrepreneurs... | 20 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Heritage World Coin Auctions - Showcase Auction 61375, Lot 25199
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Vespasian (AD 69-79). AR denarius (19mm, 3.29 gm, 5h). NGC VF★ 5/5 - 4/5. Rome, 21 December AD 69-early AD 70. IMP CAESAR VESPASIANVS AVG, laureate bust of Vespasian right / IVDAEA, mourning Judaea, veiled and supporting head with left hand, seated right on ground to right of military trophy consisting of helmet, cuirass, two shields, and greaves mounted on pole, two more shields at base. GBC 6, 6509. RIC II.1, 2. Phenomenally toned example of this popular and historic type.
Ex J.K. ... | 20 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Classical Numismatic Group - Electronic Auction 562, Lot 530
Vitellius. AD 69. Æ As (27mm, 9.64 g, 6h). Spanish (Tarraco?) mint. Struck circa January-June. Laureate head left, globe at point of neck / Mars advancing left, holding spear and aquila with vexillum. RIC I 40; CSB 46. Dark green patina, rough surfaces. Good Fine.
Estimate: 100 USD... | 15 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Heritage World Coin Auctions - CSNS Signature Sale 3115, Lot 31064
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Otho (15 January-16 April AD 69). AV aureus (19mm, 7.17 gm, 6h). NGC Choice Fine 4/5 - 4/5. Rome. IMP M OTHO CAESAR AVG TR P, bare, bewigged head of Otho right / SECVR-I-TAS P R, Securitas standing facing, head left, wreath in outstretched right hand, scepter cradled in left arm. Calicó 531. RIC I 7. Delightful specimen with lustrous, velveteen surfaces.
Ex Classical Numismatic Group, Auction 120 (11 May 2022), lot 788.
Born in AD 32 to a nouveau riche family, Marcus Salvius Otho g... | 8 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Heritage World Coin Auctions - CSNS Signature Sale 3115, Lot 31065
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Vitellius (16 April-22 December AD 69). AV aureus (20mm, 7.29 gm, 6h). NGC AU 5/5 - 2/5, scratches. Rome. A VITELLIVS GERM IMP AVG TR P, laureate head of Vitellius right / PONT-MAXIM, Vesta enthroned right, patera in outstretched right hand, grounded scepter in left. Calicó 571a. RIC I 106. A remarkable portrait of Vitellius is showcased on this coin, struck against surfaces that boast a lustrous, satin-like finish. Dark undertone shadows enhance the designs of the coin.
Born the so... | 8 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Heritage World Coin Auctions - CSNS Signature Sale 3115, Lot 32253
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Civil War (AD 68-69). AR denarius (18mm, 3.61 gm, 7h). NGC Choice VF★ 4/5 - 5/5, Fine Style. Uncertain mint in Southern Gaul, ca. AD 69. I O M-CAPITOLINVS, diademed, heroic bust of Jupiter Capitolinus left, slight mantle showing on left shoulder, small branch before / VESTA-P-R QVIRITIVM, Vesta enthroned left, patera in outstretched right hand, lit torch cradled in left. RIC I 125a. E. P. Nicolas, Paris, 1979, 105 PR (this coin). Gorgeous deep charcoal toning with flashy luster.
Ex ... | 8 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Heritage World Coin Auctions - CSNS Signature Sale 3115, Lot 32257
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Otho (January-April AD 69). AR denarius (19mm, 3.44 gm, 7h). NGC XF 5/5 - 3/5, scratches, edge marks. Rome. IMP M OTHO CAESAR AVG TR P, bare, bewigged head of Otho right / SECVR-I-TAS P R, Securitas standing facing, head left, draped, wreath raised in right hand, long transverse scepter cradled in left arm. RIC I 8. Enchanting Otho denarius that is bewitching with its cabinet toning and luminous backlit luster.
Born in AD 32 to a nouveau riche family, Marcus Salvius Otho grew up as ... | 8 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Numismatica Ars Classica - Auction 144 with CNG & NGSA, Lot 1044
The Geoffrey Cope Collection of Ancient Greek and Roman Bronzes. The Roman Empire. Vitellius, April –December 69.
Description
Sestertius, Roma late April-December 69, Æ 35 mm, 29.07 g. A VITELLIVS GERMANICVS IMP AVG P M TR P Laureate and draped bust r. Rev. PAX AVGVSTI / S – C Pax standing l., holding branch in r. hand and cornucopiae in l.
Reference
C 67
BMC p. 377, †
RIC 118
CBN 93
Condition
Rare and in exceptional condition for the issue. A portrait of excellent style struck in hig... | 8 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Numismatica Ars Classica - Auction 144 with CNG & NGSA, Lot 1045
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 exce... | 8 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Heritage World Coin Auctions - Showcase Auction 61373, Lot 22106
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Otho (January-April AD 69). AR denarius (18mm, 3.40 gm, 6h). NGC Fine 4/5 - 3/5, brushed. Rome. IMP OTHO CAESAR AVG TR P, bare, bewigged head of Otho right / SECVR-I-TAS P R, Securitas standing facing, head left, draped, wreath raised in right hand, long transverse scepter cradled in left arm. RIC I 10. Amber and aquamarine luster is revealed when the coin is rotated in the light.
Ex Classical Numismatic Group, E-Sale 550 (15 November 2023), lot 503; from the St. George Collection.
... | 5 May 2024 | 1,000 USD | |
Heritage World Coin Auctions - Showcase Auction 61373, Lot 22107
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Vitellius (late April-20 December AD 69). AR denarius (18mm, 3.40 gm, 6h). NGC AU 5/5 - 2/5, brushed. Rome. A VITELLIVS GERM IMP AVG TR P, laureate head of Vitellius right / PONT-MAXIM, Vesta enthroned right, patera in right hand, grounded scepter in left. RIC I 107.
Aulus Vitellius, the ninth emperor of Rome and the third in the chaotic Year of the Four Emperors, ruled briefly in a period marked by turbulence and instability. His ascent to power was propelled by the legions under hi... | 5 May 2024 | 3,400 USD | |
Heritage World Coin Auctions - Showcase Auction 61373, Lot 22108
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Vitellius (late April-20 December AD 69). AR denarius (19mm, 3.38 gm, 7h). NGC XF 4/5 - 3/5. Rome. A VITELLIVS GERMAN IMP TR P, laureate head of Vitellius right / XV VIR-SACR FAC, tripod-lebes surmounted by dolphin right, raven standing right below. RIC I 86.
Ex Heritage Auctions, Auction 3072 (15 January 2019), lot 35452.
Aulus Vitellius, the ninth emperor of Rome and the third in the chaotic Year of the Four Emperors, ruled briefly in a period marked by turbulence and instability.... | 5 May 2024 | 1,800 USD | |
Heritage World Coin Auctions - Showcase Auction 61373, Lot 22109
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Vespasian (AD 69-79). AR denarius (17mm, 3.17 gm, 6h). NGC Choice XF 5/5 - 3/5. Rome, 21 December AD 69-early AD 70. IMP CAESAR VESPASIANVS AVG, laureate bust of Vespasian right / IVDAEA, mourning Judaea, veiled and supporting head with left hand, seated right on ground to right of military trophy consisting of helmet, cuirass, two shields, and greaves mounted on pole, two more shields at base. GBC 6, 6509. RIC II.1, 2.
Descended from a family of small-time entrepreneurs and tax farm... | 5 May 2024 | 2,200 USD | |
Heritage World Coin Auctions - Showcase Auction 61373, Lot 22110
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Vespasian (AD 69-79). AR denarius (18mm, 4h). NGC XF. Rome, AD 77-78. IMP CAESAR-VESPASIANVS AVG, laureate head of Vespasian right / COS-VIII, Mars standing facing, head left, nude but for chlamys over shoulders, transverse spear in right hand, trophy in left. RIC II.1, 937.
Descended from a family of small-time entrepreneurs and tax farmers in the Sabine hill country north of Rome, Flavius Vespasianus was born in AD 9 and rose to prominence in the Roman Army. He gained distinction ... | 5 May 2024 | 320 USD | |
Heritage World Coin Auctions - Showcase Auction 61373, Lot 22111
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Vespasian (AD 69-79). AR denarius (18mm, 3.51 gm, 6h). NGC Choice VF 5/5 - 5/5. Rome, 74. IMP CAESAR-VESPASIANVS AVG, laureate head of Vespasian right / PON MAX-TR P COS V, winged caduceus. RIC II.1, 703.
Ex Baldwin's, private sale with old dealer's tag included.
Descended from a family of small-time entrepreneurs and tax farmers in the Sabine hill country north of Rome, Flavius Vespasianus was born in AD 9 and rose to prominence in the Roman Army. He gained distinction during Claud... | 5 May 2024 | 1,000 USD | |
Heritage World Coin Auctions - Showcase Auction 61373, Lot 22113
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Vespasian (AD 69-79). AR denarius (17mm, 3.41gm, 6h). NGC Choice VF 5/5 - 2/5, marks. Rome, January-June (and later?) AD 70. IMP CAESAR VESPASIANVS AVG, laureate head of Vespasian right / COS ITER FORT RED, Fortuna standing facing head left, with right hand on prow left and cornucopia in left. RIC II.1, 19. This specimen offers bold elephant-grey argent surfaces.
Descended from a family of small-time entrepreneurs and tax farmers in the Sabine hill country north of Rome, Flavius Vesp... | 5 May 2024 | 440 USD | |
Heritage World Coin Auctions - Showcase Auction 61373, Lot 22114
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Vespasian (AD 69-79). AR denarius (19mm, 6h). NGC Choice VF, Fine Style. Rome, AD 76. IMP CAESAR-VESPASIANVS AVG, laureate head of Vespasian right / COS-VII (barred numeral), eagle standing facing on garlanded base, head right, wings spread, thunderbolt in claws. RIC II.1, 845. Well-centered strike with radiant luster.
Descended from a family of small-time entrepreneurs and tax farmers in the Sabine hill country north of Rome, Flavius Vespasianus was born in AD 9 and rose to prominen... | 5 May 2024 | 400 USD | |
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Heritage World Coin Auctions - Showcase Auction 61373, Lot 22115
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Vespasian (AD 69-79). AR denarius (18mm, 5h). NGC Choice VF. Rome, AD 79. IMP CAESAR VESPASIANVS AVG, laureate head of Vespasian right / TR POT X-COS VIIII, Victory advancing left, placing shield on trophy, Judaean captive seated left at foot of trophy. RIC II.1, 1068.
Descended from a family of small-time entrepreneurs and tax farmers in the Sabine hill country north of Rome, Flavius Vespasianus was born in AD 9 and rose to prominence in the Roman Army. He gained distinction during ... | 5 May 2024 | 190 USD | |
Heritage World Coin Auctions - Showcase Auction 61373, Lot 22116
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Vespasian (AD 69-79). AR denarius (18mm, 7h). NGC Choice VF, scratches. Rome, AD 76. IMP CAESAR-VESPASIANVS AVG, laureate head of Vespasian right / PON MAX-TR P COS VII (barred numeral), Pax enthroned left, branch in outstretched right hand, left arm resting on throne. RIC II.1, 852.
Ex Classical Numismatic Group, Electronic Auction 453 (2 October 2019), lot 523.
Descended from a family of small-time entrepreneurs and tax farmers in the Sabine hill country north of Rome, Flavius Ves... | 5 May 2024 | 190 USD | |
Heritage World Coin Auctions - Showcase Auction 61373, Lot 22117
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Vespasian (AD 69-79). AR denarius (19mm, 3.13 gm, 6h). NGC VF 4/5 - 3/5. Rome, 74. IMP CAESAR-VESPASIANVS AVG, laureate head of Vespasian right / PON MAX-TR P COS V, winged caduceus. RIC II.1, 703.
From the M&N Collection. Stack's Coin Galleries, Mail Bid Sale (7 August 1985), lot 311.
Descended from a family of small-time entrepreneurs and tax farmers in the Sabine hill country north of Rome, Flavius Vespasianus was born in AD 9 and rose to prominence in the Roman Army. He gained d... | 5 May 2024 | 180 USD | |
Heritage World Coin Auctions - Showcase Auction 61373, Lot 22118
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Vespasian (AD 69-79). AR denarius (19mm, 3.25 gm, 5h). NGC VF 4/5 - 3/5. Rome, July-December AD 71. IMP CAES VES-P AVG P M, laureate head of Vespasian right / AVGVR / TRI POT, augural and pontifical emblems: simpulum, aspergillum, ewer and lituus. RIC II.1, 43.
From the M&N Collection. Lepczyk Auctions, Auction 61, lot 343.
Descended from a family of small-time entrepreneurs and tax farmers in the Sabine hill country north of Rome, Flavius Vespasianus was born in AD 9 and rose to pr... | 5 May 2024 | 165 USD | |
Heritage World Coin Auctions - Showcase Auction 61373, Lot 22119
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Vespasian (AD 69-79). AR denarius (18mm, 6h). NGC VF. Rome, AD 72-73. IMP CAES VESP AVG P M COS IIII, laureate head of Vespasian right / AVGVR / TRI POT, priestly implements: simpulum, aspergillum, ewer, and lituus. RIC II.1, 356.
Descended from a family of small-time entrepreneurs and tax farmers in the Sabine hill country north of Rome, Flavius Vespasianus was born in AD 9 and rose to prominence in the Roman Army. He gained distinction during Claudius' invasion of Britain in AD 43-... | 5 May 2024 | 190 USD | |
Heritage World Coin Auctions - Showcase Auction 61373, Lot 22120
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Vespasian (AD 69-79). AR denarius (18mm, 6h). ANACS VF 35. Rome, AD 75. IMP CAESAR VESPASIANVS AVG, laureate head of Vespasian right / PON MAX-TR P COS VI, Pax seated facing left, branch in outstretched right hand. RIC II.1, 772.
Ex Joseph Lepczyk, Auction 61, lot 344.
Descended from a family of small-time entrepreneurs and tax farmers in the Sabine hill country north of Rome, Flavius Vespasianus was born in AD 9 and rose to prominence in the Roman Army. He gained distinction during... | 5 May 2024 | 175 USD | |
Heritage World Coin Auctions - Showcase Auction 61373, Lot 22121
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Vespasian (AD 69-79). AR denarius (18mm, 3.30 gm, 5h). NGC Fine 5/5 - 4/5. Rome, AD 74. IMP CAESAR-VESPASIANVS AVG, laureate head of Vespasian right / PON MAX-TR P COS V, Vespasian, veiled, seated right on curule chair with grounded scepter in right and olive branch in left. RIC II.1, 702.
From the M&N Collection.
Descended from a family of small-time entrepreneurs and tax farmers in the Sabine hill country north of Rome, Flavius Vespasianus was born in AD 9 and rose to prominence i... | 5 May 2024 | 120 USD | |
Heritage World Coin Auctions - Showcase Auction 61373, Lot 22122
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Vespasian (AD 69-79). AR denarius (18mm, 3.19 gm, 5h). NGC Fine 4/5 - 5/5. Rome, January-June AD 70. IMP CAESAR VESP-ASIANVS AVG, laureate head of Vespasian right / CAESAR AVG F COS CAESAR AVG F PR, bare heads of Titus and Domitian, confronting. RIC II.1, 16.
From the M&N Collection. Ex Stack's Coin Galleries, Mail Bid Sale (29 September 1977), lot 224.
Descended from a family of small-time entrepreneurs and tax farmers in the Sabine hill country north of Rome, Flavius Vespasianus w... | 5 May 2024 | 160 USD | |
Heritage World Coin Auctions - Showcase Auction 61373, Lot 22123
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Vespasian (AD 69-79). AR denarius (17mm, 7h). NGC Fine. Rome, AD 72-73. IMP CAES VESP A-VG P M COS IIII, laureate head of Vespasian right / AVGVR / TRI POT, priestly implements: simpulum, aspergillum, ewer, and lituus. RIC II.1, 356.
Descended from a family of small-time entrepreneurs and tax farmers in the Sabine hill country north of Rome, Flavius Vespasianus was born in AD 9 and rose to prominence in the Roman Army. He gained distinction during Claudius' invasion of Britain in AD ... | 5 May 2024 | 150 USD | |
Heritage World Coin Auctions - Showcase Auction 61373, Lot 22124
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Vespasian (AD 69-79). AR denarius (19mm, 6h). NGC Fine. Rome, AD 77-78. CAESAR-VESPASIANVS AVG, laureate head of Vespasian left / IMP-XIX, modius containing five upright grain ears, two hanging over the sides. RIC II.1, 981.
Descended from a family of small-time entrepreneurs and tax farmers in the Sabine hill country north of Rome, Flavius Vespasianus was born in AD 9 and rose to prominence in the Roman Army. He gained distinction during Claudius' invasion of Britain in AD 43-44 and... | 5 May 2024 | 130 USD | |
Heritage World Coin Auctions - Showcase Auction 61373, Lot 22125
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Vespasian (AD 69-79). AR denarius (17mm, 2.76 gm, 6h). NGC VG 4/5 - 3/5. Rome, January-June AD 70. IMP CAESAR VESP-ASIANVS AVG, laureate head of Vespasian right / CAESAR AVG F COS CAESAR AVG F PR, bare heads of Titus and Domitian, confronting. RIC II.1, 16. Absolutely stunning supernova toning.
From the M&N Collection. Ex Stack's Coin Galleries, Mail Bid Sale (7 August 1985), lot 310.
Descended from a family of small-time entrepreneurs and tax farmers in the Sabine hill country nort... | 5 May 2024 | 240 USD | |
Heritage World Coin Auctions - Showcase Auction 61373, Lot 22126
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Vespasian (AD 69-79). AE sestertius (34mm, 24.89 gm, 6h). NGC AU 5/5 - 2/5, Fine Style. Rome, AD 71. IMP CAES VESPASIAN AVG P M TR P P P COS III, laureate head of Vespasian right / FORTVNAE-REDVCI, Fortuna standing facing, head left, holding branch and rudder set on globe in right hand, cornucopia cradled in left arm; S C in exergue. RIC II.1, 157. Golden highlights on a forest green patina.
Descended from a family of small-time entrepreneurs and tax farmers in the Sabine hill count... | 5 May 2024 | 1,350 USD | |
Oslo Myntgalleri AS - Auction 38, Lot 914
Vitellius, with L. Vitellius the Elder, AD 69. AV aureus (19,5 mm; 6,92 g). Rome mint, struck April-December AD 69. Laureate head of Vitellius right / L. Vitellius the Elder seated left on curule chair, feet on stool, with outstretched right hand and holding eagle-tipped scepter with left. Struck on a broad and oval flan. A fine portrait of Vitellius. Very rare., Calicó 565a, RIC I 94, BMCRE 23, Grade: 1/1+, Ex Oslo Mynthandel AS, auction 64, 24-25.4.2010, lot 473
Starting price: 30000 NOK... | 4 May 2024 | 90,000 NOK | |
Oslo Myntgalleri AS - Auction 38, Lot 918
Vitellius, AD 69. AV aureus (20 mm; 7,17 g). Rome mint, struck late AD 69. Laureate head right / Tripod-lebes surmounted by dolphin lying right and raven standing right below. A few minor marks on reverse. Rare., Calicó 584, RIC I 108, BMCRE 38, Grade: 1+, Purchased from Oslo Myntgalleri AS in March 2014
Starting price: 60000 NOK... | 4 May 2024 | Withdrawn | |
MDC Monnaies de Collection sarl - Auction 14, Lot 111
EMPIRE ROMAIN - ROMAN
Vitellius (69). Sesterce ND (69), Rome.
Av. A VITELLIVS GERMAN IMP AVG P M TR P. Buste lauré et drapé à droite.
Rv. L VITELL CEN - SOR II. Lucius Vitellius assis sur une estrade à droite. À gauche, un homme assis sur une autre estrade ; en bas, trois personnages debout dont l'un donnant la main au censeur.
RIC.134 ; Bronze - 24,72 g - 34 mm - 6 h
Provient de la collection Cantoni, vente P. & P. Santamaria, 29 novembre 1920, n° 433 (Pl.X) puis vente M. Ratto, 1939 puis co... | 3 May 2024 | Unsold | |
Nomos AG - obolos 31, Lot 599
Galba, 68-69. Aureus (Gold, 18 mm, 7.28 g, 1 h), Rome. IMP SER GALBA AVG Bare head of Galba to right. Rev. S P Q R / OB C S in two lines within oak wreath. BMC 29. BN 73. Cohen 286. Calicó 509. Mazzini 286. RIC 164. Nearly very fine.
From a European collection.
Servius Sulpicius Galba came from a high-ranking family and considerable wealth; he was well regarded by Augustus and Tiberius and was favored by Livia. He was consul in 33 and held military commands in Gaul, Germany, Africa and Spain... | 21 Apr 2024 | 7,500 CHF | |
Nomos AG - obolos 31, Lot 610
Domitian, 81-96. Denarius (Silver, 19 mm, 3.21 g, 6 h), Rome, 82-83. MP CAES DOMITIANVS AVG P M Laureate head of Domitian to right. Rev. IVPPITER CONSERVATOR Eagle standing facing on thunderbolt, head left, wings displayed. BMC 52. Cohen 320. RIC 144. Flan crack and porosity, otherwise, extremely fine.
Domitian had a close connection to Jupiter Conservator. In the year 69 Domitian was in Rome when Vitellius abdicated. However, his followers did not agree and trapped several supporters of V... | 21 Apr 2024 | 170 CHF | |
Spink - Auction 24121, Lot 236
Roman Empire, a Selection of Principate Bronze (9): i) Octavian and Julius Caesar, AE Dupondius, head of Octavian and Caesar to each side, 12.48g, fair; ii) Augustus (27 BC-AD 14), AE As, struck under Tiberius, radiate head left, rev. Altar-enclosure with double-panelled door, PROVIDENT in exergue, 10.92g (RIC Tiberius 81), worn, with verdigris, fair to good; iii) Claudius (AD 41-54), AE As, rev. Libertas, 8.20g, red patina, good to fine; iv) Nero (AD 54-68), AE dupondius, radiate head right, ... | 9 Apr 2024 | 230 GBP | |
Maison Palombo - Auction 23, Lot 45
Vitellius Germanicus et Vitellia
Vitellius (69)
Denier en argent - Rome (69)
D'une qualité exceptionnelle pour ce type.
Probablement le plus bel exemplaire connu.
Exemplaire illustrant D. Bocciarelli, "L'expression de la légitimité du pouvoir de Vitellius d'après la typologie monétaire", Revue numismatique 2018, forthcoming, fig.
Exemplaire acheté chez Münzhandlung Basel (1934-1941) et de la vente UBS 78 du 9 septembre 2008, N°1551 et de la vente Sincona 1 du 29 juin 2011, N°81 3.57g - C. 4.
S... | 27 Mar 2024 | 24,000 CHF | |
Roma Numismatics Ltd - Auction XXX, Lot 428
Vespasian AV Aureus. Lugdunum, AD 71. IMP CAESAR VESPASIANVS AVG, laureate head to right / TITVS ET DOMITIAN CAES PRIN IVVEN, Titus and Domitian seated to left on curule chairs, each holding a branch. RIC II.1 -, cf. 1318 (denarius); C. 543 var. (obv. legend); BMCRE -; Biaggi -; Calicó -. 7.27g, 19mm, 6h.
NGC graded Ch XF 4/5 - 4/5 (#6944528-001). Struck from dies of fine style and preserved with beautifully lustrous metal. Unpublished and seemingly unique - a remarkable addition to the corpu... | 21 Mar 2024 | 20,000 GBP | |
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Salon Numizmatyczny Mateusz Wójcicki - Auction 13, Lot 10058
Roman Imperial, Marcus Salvius Otho, Denarius - RARE
Very rare denarius of Marcus Salvius Otho, one of the shortest reigning emperors. He reigned only three months, between January 15 and April 16, 69 AD.
Roman Empire
Marcus Salvius Otho (69), Denarius 69, Rome
Obverse: head emperor right
IMP OTHO CAESAR AVG TR P
Reverse: Aequitas, draped, standing left, holding scales in right hand and sceptre or rod
PONT MAX
Diameter 18 mm, weight 2.67 g
The offered denarius was minted on behalf... | 9 Mar 2024 | Withdrawn | |
Savoca Numismatik GmbH & Co. KG - Online Auction 198 | Silver, Lot 185
Seleucis and Pieria. Antioch. Otho circa AD 69-69.
Tetradrachm AR
28 mm, 15,03 g
ΑΥΤΟΚΡΑΤⲰΡ M OΘⲰN KAICAP CЄΒΑCΤΟC, laureate head of Otho to right / [ЄΤΟΥC A], eagle with spread wings standing left on wreath, holding wreath in beak; between eagle's legs, crescent; in field to left, palm frond.
Nicely toned and with a wonderful portrait of fine style. Extremely Fine.
McAlee 316; Prieur 101; RPC I 4199.
Otho's brief reign as Roman Emperor, spanning from January 15 to April 16, 69 AD, is a... | 25 Feb 2024 | 1,500 EUR | |
Ira & Larry Goldberg Coins & Collectibles - Auction 137, Lot 1275
Vitellius, 69-69 AD. Silver Denarius (3.59g). Tarraco(?), perhaps October-20 December AD 69. A VITELLIVS IMP GERMAN, laureate head of Vitellius left, globe at point of bust. Reverse: VICTORIA AVGVSTI, Victory advancing left, holding shield inscribed S P / Q R in two lines. RIC 36 var. (palm before bust); BN 13 var. (same); BMC 94 var. (same); RSC 101 var. (same). Pleasing portrait and toned. Extremely Rare. NGC grade Ch XF; Strike: 4/5, Surface: 2/5. Estimated Value $2,000 - UP
The coinage o... | 29 Jan 2024 | Unsold | |
Savoca Numismatik GmbH & Co. KG - Online Auction 193 | Silver, Lot 139
Seleucis and Pieria. Antioch. Otho AD 69-69.
Bronze Æ
31 mm, 18,78 g
IMP M OT[HO CAE AVG], laureate head of Otho to right / Large S C within wreath.
Very Fine
RPC I 4320.
Marcus Salvius Otho, commonly known as Otho, was a Roman Emperor who had a brief and eventful reign in the year AD 69, a tumultuous time in Roman history. Born in AD 32, Otho hailed from an influential Roman family and received a comprehensive education that prepared him for a future in politics. Otho's political career... | 28 Jan 2024 | 280 EUR | |
Classical Numismatic Group - Triton XXVII, Lot 708
Otho. AD 69. AV Aureus (20mm, 7.16 g, 6h). Rome mint. Struck 15 January-8 March. IMP OTHO CΛESΛR AVG TR P, bare head right / SECVR I TAS P R, Securitas, draped, standing left, holding wreath in right hand and scepter in left. RIC I 9; Muona Group 2, Type 9A, Portrait Type B; Calicó 529; cf. BMCRE p. 366, note †; BN 9; Adda 43; Biaggi 273; Mazzini 14. Smoothing and tooling. Good VF.
Ex Triton XXV (11 January 2022), lot 814; Künker 312 (8 October 2018), lot 2820; Künker 273 (14 March 2016), lo... | 9 Jan 2024 | 38,750 USD | |
Classical Numismatic Group - Triton XXVII, Lot 712
Vitellius, with Vitellius the Elder. AD 69. AV Aureus (19mm, 7.26 g, 5h). Rome mint. Struck circa late April-20 December. A VITELLIVS GERM IMP AVG TR P, laureate head of Vitellius right / [L VI]TELLIVS COS III CENSOR, L. Vitellius the Elder, togate, seated left on curule chair, feet on stool, extending right hand and holding eagle-tipped scepter in left. RIC I 94; Calicó 565a (this coin illustrated); BMCRE 23; BN 54-5; Adda 44. Lustrous, reverse struck slightly off center, some faint hairlines... | 9 Jan 2024 | 50,000 USD | |
Classical Numismatic Group - Triton XXVII, Lot 717
Vitellius. AD 69. Æ Sestertius (33mm, 24.61 g, 6h). "Judaea Capta" commemorative. Rome mint. Struck circa late April–20 December. A VITELLIVS GERMANICVS IMP AVG P M TR P, laureate and draped bust right / VICTORIA AVGVSTI, S C across field, Victory, naked to waist, standing right, left foot set on helmet, inscribing OB/ CIVES/ SERV in three lines on round shield attached to palm tree. RIC I 123 corr. (shield inscription: SERV, not SER); Hendin 6489; BMCRE 62-3; BN 96 corr. (S C across field, no... | 9 Jan 2024 | 25,000 USD | |
Classical Numismatic Group - Triton XXVII, Lot 733
Titus. AD 79-81. Æ Dupondius (28.5mm, 17.18 g, 6h). Rome mint. Struck AD 80-81 (or a 16th-17th century fantasy). IMP T CAES VESP AVG P M TR P COS VIII, radiate head left / Conical fountain set on plinth (Meta Sudans) with statues set within alternating squared and arched recesses, S C across field; LM in ink (old collector or museum initials) in upper left field. RIC II.1 205; BN III Faux Modernes 28; Asolati, M. Note sulla medaglia all'antica d'età rinascimentale tra invenzioni, rivisitazioni... | 9 Jan 2024 | 4,000 USD | |
Classical Numismatic Group - Triton XXVII, Lot 751
Trajan. AD 98-117. AR Denarius (19mm, 3.47 g, 6h). Restored issue of M. Claudius Marcellus. Rome. Struck circa AD 107 or 112/113. MARCELLINVS downward to right, bare head of the consul M. Claudius Marcellus right; triskeles to left / IMP CAES TRAIAN AVG GER DAC P P REST around, MARCELLVS downward in field to right, COS QVINQ downward in field to left, M. Claudius Marcellus advancing right, carrying trophy held in right hand into tetrastyle temple. RIC II 809 (same dies as illustration); Woytek... | 9 Jan 2024 | 18,000 USD | |
Classical Numismatic Group - Triton XXVII, Lot 752
Trajan. AD 98-117. AV Aureus (19mm, 7.18 g, 6h). Restored issue of Julius Caesar. Rome mint. Struck circa AD 107 or AD 112/113. C • IVLIVS • CAES IMP • COS III, bare head of Julius Caesar right / IMP • CAES • TRAIAN AVG GER DAC P P REST, Venus, bare to waist, standing right, leaning left elbow on column, holding helmet in right hand and transverse spear in left; shield on ground to right. RIC II 806; Woytek 851 (same dies as illustration – this coin referenced); Komnick 53.0, 1 (V1/R1); Calicó... | 9 Jan 2024 | 35,000 USD | |
Heritage World Coin Auctions - NYINC Signature Sale 3113, Lot 30073
Ancients
Vespasian (AD 69-79). AV aureus (20mm, 7.18 gm, 6h). NGC Choice AU 5/5 - 4/5, Fine Style, light marks. Rome, AD 76. IMP CAESAR-VESPASIANVS AVG, laureate head of Vespasian right / AETER-NITAS, Aeternitas standing facing, head left, head of Sol in outstretched right hand, head of Luna in outstretched left; lighted altar at feet to left. Calicó 588 (this coin). RIC II.1 838. Featuring a superbly veristic portrait in Fine Style, as well as a lovely composition of Aeternitas on the reverse... | 8 Jan 2024 | 19,000 USD | |
Tauler & Fau - Auction 137, Lot 2790
Vitellius. Unit. 69 d.C. Tarraco. (Ric-44). (Ch-49). (Bmc-105). Anv.: (A) VITELLIVS IMP GERM(AN), laureate head left, globe at truncation point on bust. Rev.: LIBERTAS RESTITVTA, Libertas draped, standing facing, head right, holding pileus and long staff; S-C across fields. Ae. 12,56 g. VF. Est...170,00.
Spanish Description: Vitelio. As. 69 d.C. Tarraco. (Ric-44). (Ch-49). (Bmc-105). Anv.: (A) VITELLIVS IMP GERM(AN), Busto laureado a izquierda, debajo un globo. Rev.: LIBERTAS RESTITVTA, Libe... | 18 Dec 2023 | 120 EUR | |
Savoca Numismatik GmbH & Co. KG - Online Auction 188 | Black, Lot 56
Seleucis and Pieria. Antioch. Otho AD 69-69.
Tetradrachm AR
26 mm, 15,51 g
[ΑΥΤΟΚΡΑΤ]WΡ ΜΑΡΚΟϹ ΟΘWΝ ΚΑΙϹ[Α]Ρ ϹƐΒΑϹΤΟϹ, laureate head right / ƐΤΟΥϹ Α, eagle with wreath in beak on wreath, l.; to l., palm branch.
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RPC I 4200; Prieur 102; McAlee 315.
NGC graded Ch XF
Strike 4/5
Surface 2/5
Marcus Salvius Otho, commonly known as Otho, was a Roman Emperor who had a brief and eventful reign in the year AD 69, a tumultuous time in Roman history. Born in AD 32, Otho hailed from an influential ... | 17 Dec 2023 | 850 EUR | |
Classical Numismatic Group - Electronic Auction 552, Lot 450
Vitellius. AD 69. Æ As (26mm, 8.50 g, 7h). Spanish (Tarraco?) mint. Struck circa January-June. Laureate head left, globe at point of neck / Victory advancing left, holding shield inscribed SP/QR in two lines. RIC I 46; CSB 53. Dark green patina, thick layer of lighter green, rough and smoothed in spots. VF.
From the Lionel Tenby Collection. Ex Harlan J. Berk, Ltd. inventory cc71018.
Estimate: 200 USD... | 13 Dec 2023 | 150 USD | |
Heritage World Coin Auctions - Showcase Auction 61351, Lot 24116
Ancients
Otho (January-April AD 69). AR denarius (17mm, 3.47 gm, 6h). NGC Choice XF 3/5 - 4/5. Rome. IMP M OTHO CAESAR AVG TR P, bare, bewigged head of Otho right / SECVR-I-TAS P R, Securitas standing facing, head left, draped, wreath raised in right hand, long transverse scepter cradled in left arm. RIC I 8.
Ex Historical Scholar Collection (Heritage Auctions, Auction 61297, 23 October 2022), lot 98219.
Born in AD 32 to a nouveau riche family, Marcus Salvius Otho grew up as a pampered play... | 11 Dec 2023 | 3,400 USD | |
Heritage World Coin Auctions - Showcase Auction 61351, Lot 24117
Ancients
Otho (January-April AD 69). AR denarius (18mm, 3.24 gm, 6h). NGC VF 4/5 - 4/5. Rome. IMP M OTHO CAESAR AVG TR P, bare, bewigged head of Otho right / SECVR-I-TAS P R, Securitas standing facing, head left, draped, wreath raised in right hand, long transverse scepter cradled in left arm. RIC I 8. Bright flan with light toning around the periphery.
Ex Heritage Auctions, Auction 3093 (29 October 2021), lot 31135.
Born in AD 32 to a nouveau riche family, Marcus Salvius Otho grew up as a p... | 11 Dec 2023 | 1,300 USD | |
Heritage World Coin Auctions - Showcase Auction 61351, Lot 24118
Ancients
Otho (January-April AD 69). AR denarius (17mm, 3.01 gm, 6h). NGC VF 3/5 - 3/5. Rome. IMP M OTHO CAESAR AVG TR P, bare, bewigged head of Otho right / PAX ORBIS TERRARVM, Pax standing facing, head left, branch in raised right hand, caduceus cradled in left. RIC I 4.
Born in AD 32 to a nouveau riche family, Marcus Salvius Otho grew up as a pampered playboy with a taste for the finer things in life. He had a peculiar abhorrence for body hair and depilated every part of his body, includin... | 11 Dec 2023 | 1,000 USD | |
Heritage World Coin Auctions - Showcase Auction 61351, Lot 24119
Ancients
Otho (January-April AD 69). AR denarius (18mm, 6h). NGC Fine, scratches. Rome. IMP OTHO CAESAR AVG TR P, bare, bewigged head of Otho left / SECVR-I-TAS P R, Securitas standing facing, head left, draped, wreath raised in right hand, long transverse scepter cradled in left arm. RIC I 12. Scarce left facing portrait on charcoal toned flan.
Born in AD 32 to a nouveau riche family, Marcus Salvius Otho grew up as a pampered playboy with a taste for the finer things in life. He had a peculi... | 11 Dec 2023 | 420 USD | |
Heritage World Coin Auctions - Showcase Auction 61351, Lot 24120
Ancients
Vitellius (late April-20 December AD 69). AR denarius (17mm, 3.19 gm, 6h). NGC Choice XF 4/5 - 3/5. Rome, April-December AD 69. A VITELLIVS GERMAN IMP TR P, laureate head of Vitellius right / Victory seated left, patera in outstretched right hand, palm cradled in left. RIC I 88.
The son of the influential senator Lucius Vitellius, Aulus Vitellius was born in AD 15 and raised in the luxury befitting a wealthy consul's son. The younger Vitellius developed a penchant for gambling, along... | 11 Dec 2023 | 1,500 USD | |
Heritage World Coin Auctions - Showcase Auction 61351, Lot 24121
Ancients
Vitellius (late April-20 December AD 69). AR denarius (17mm, 3.27 gm, 6h). NGC XF 4/5 - 2/5. Spanish mint (Tarraco?), ca. January-June AD 69. A VITELLIVS-IMP GERMAN, laureate head of Vitellius right; globe under point of truncation, palm frond in front / VICTORIA-AVGVSTI, Victory flying left, shield inscribed with S P/Q R in two lines in right hand. RIC I 37.
The son of the influential senator Lucius Vitellius, Aulus Vitellius was born in AD 15 and raised in the luxury befitting a we... | 11 Dec 2023 | 650 USD | |
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Heritage World Coin Auctions - Showcase Auction 61351, Lot 24122
Ancients
Vitellius (late April-20 December AD 69). AR denarius (18mm, 7h). NGC Choice Fine, edge marks, scratches. Lugdunum, ca March-July AD 69. A VITELLIVS IMP GERMAN, laureate head of Vitellius right; globe at point of bust / VICTORIA-AVGVSTI, Victory flying left, with shield in right hand, inscribed with S P/Q R. RIC I 62. Holder notes that this coin may have been struck in Tarraco.
The son of the influential senator Lucius Vitellius, Aulus Vitellius was born in AD 15 and raised in the l... | 11 Dec 2023 | 180 USD | |
Heritage World Coin Auctions - Showcase Auction 61351, Lot 24123
Ancients
Vitellius (late April-20 December AD 69). AR denarius (18mm, 2.82 gm, 5h). NGC Fine 4/5 - 3/5. Rome. A VITELLIVS GERMANICVS IMP, bare head of Vitellius right / CONCOR-DIA P R, Concordia enthroned left, with patera in outstretched right hand, cornucopia cradled in left. RIC I 66.
Ex Historical Scholar Collection (Heritage Auctions, Auction 232242, 19 October 2022), lot 63227.
The son of the influential senator Lucius Vitellius, Aulus Vitellius was born in AD 15 and raised in the luxu... | 11 Dec 2023 | 170 USD | |
Heritage World Coin Auctions - Showcase Auction 61351, Lot 24124
Ancients
Vitellius (late April-20 December AD 69). AR/AE fourrée denarius (19mm, 2.99 gm, 5h). NGC Fine 5/5 - 2/5, core visible, edge cut. Ancient forgery of Rome denarius. A VITELLIVS GERM IMP AVG TR P, laureate head of Vitellius right / CONCOR-DIA P R, Concordia seated left, patera in outstretched right hand, cornucopia cradled in left arm. RIC I 90.
The son of the influential senator Lucius Vitellius, Aulus Vitellius was born in AD 15 and raised in the luxury befitting a wealthy consul's s... | 11 Dec 2023 | 150 USD | |
Heritage World Coin Auctions - Showcase Auction 61351, Lot 24125
Ancients
Vitellius (late April-20 December AD 69). AR denarius (17mm, 7h). NGC VG. Rome. A VITELLIVS GERMAN IMP TR P, laureate head of Vitellius right / CONCOR-DIA P R, Concordia enthroned left, with patera in outstretched right hand, cornucopia cradled in left. RIC I 66.
Ex Marc Breitsprecher.
The son of the influential senator Lucius Vitellius, Aulus Vitellius was born in AD 15 and raised in the luxury befitting a wealthy consul's son. The younger Vitellius developed a penchant for gamblin... | 11 Dec 2023 | 70 USD | |
Heritage World Coin Auctions - Showcase Auction 61351, Lot 24126
Ancients
Vespasian (AD 69-79). AR denarius (17mm, 5h). NGC Fine. Rome, 21 December AD 69-early AD 70. IMP CAESAR VESPASIANVS AVG, laureate bust of Vespasian right / IVDAEA, mourning Judaea, veiled and supporting head with left hand, seated right on ground to right of military trophy consisting of helmet, cuirass, two shields, and greaves mounted on pole, two more shields at base. GBC 6, 6509. RIC II.1, 2.
Descended from a family of small-time entrepreneurs and tax farmers in the Sabine hill c... | 11 Dec 2023 | 220 USD | |
Heritage World Coin Auctions - Showcase Auction 61351, Lot 24127
Ancients
Vespasian (AD 69-79). AR denarius (18mm, 6h). NGC VG. Rome, 21 December AD 69-early AD 70. IMP CAESAR VESPASIANVS AVG, laureate bust of Vespasian right / IVDAEA, mourning Judaea, veiled and supporting head with left hand, seated right on ground to right of military trophy consisting of helmet, cuirass, two shields, and greaves mounted on pole, two more shields at base. GBC 6, 6509. RIC II.1, 2.
Ex Colosseum Coin Exchange, private sale with old dealer's tag included.
Descended from ... | 11 Dec 2023 | 220 USD | |
Heritage World Coin Auctions - Showcase Auction 61351, Lot 24128
Ancients
Vespasian (AD 69-79). AR denarius (18mm, 3.23 gm, 5h). NGC Choice XF 5/5 - 4/5. Rome, AD 70. IMP CAESAR VESPASIANVS AVG, laureate head of Vespasian right / COS ITER-TR POT, Pax seated left, olive branch raised in right hand, transverse winged caduceus cradled in left arm. RIC II.1, 27. Wonderful example with an overall dark toning but rainbow undertones shine through.
Descended from a family of small-time entrepreneurs and tax farmers in the Sabine hill country north of Rome, Flaviu... | 11 Dec 2023 | 410 USD | |
Heritage World Coin Auctions - Showcase Auction 61351, Lot 24129
Ancients
Vespasian (AD 69-79). AE dupondius (28mm, 12.40 gm, 7h). NGC VF★ 4/5 - 4/5, Fine Style. Lugdunum, AD 72. IMP CAESAR VESPASIAN AVG COS IIII, radiate head of Vespasian right, globe at point of bust / PAX-AVG, Pax standing facing, head left, sacrificing from patera in right hand over a low lit altar to left, branch and caduceus in left; S-C across fields. RIC II.1 1190.
Ex iNumis, Mail Bid Sale 17 (23 March 2012), lot 169.
Descended from a family of small-time entrepreneurs and tax fa... | 11 Dec 2023 | 370 USD | |
Heritage World Coin Auctions - Showcase Auction 61351, Lot 24130
Ancients
Vespasian (AD 69-79). AR denarius (17mm, 3.09 gm, 7h). NGC XF 4/5 - 4/5. Rome, AD 72-73. IMP CAES VESP AVG P M COS IIII, laureate head of Vespasian right / VICTORIA-AVGVSTI, Victory advancing right, crowning signum surmounted by hand with wreath in right hand and palm in left right hand against left shoulder. RIC II.1, 362. Bright, luminous example.
Descended from a family of small-time entrepreneurs and tax farmers in the Sabine hill country north of Rome, Flavius Vespasianus was b... | 11 Dec 2023 | 410 USD | |
Heritage World Coin Auctions - Showcase Auction 61351, Lot 24131
Ancients
Vespasian (AD 69-79). AR denarius (18mm, 6h). NGC Choice VF. Antioch, AD 72-73. IMP CAES VESP AVG P M COS IIII, laureate head of Vespasian right / VICTORIA-AVGVSTI, Victory advancing right, crowning military standard (to right) with wreath in right hand, palm in left hand over shoulder. RIC II.1, 1557.
Descended from a family of small-time entrepreneurs and tax farmers in the Sabine hill country north of Rome, Flavius Vespasianus was born in AD 9 and rose to prominence in the Roman A... | 11 Dec 2023 | 290 USD | |
Heritage World Coin Auctions - Showcase Auction 61351, Lot 24134
Ancients
Vespasian (AD 69-79). AR denarius (19mm, 4h). NGC VF. Rome, AD 77-78. CAESAR-VESPASIANVS AVG, laureate head of Vespasian right / IMP-XIX, modius containing five upright grain ears, two hanging over the sides. RIC II.1, 980.
Ex Heritage Auctions, Auction 231541 (8 October 2015), lot 62030.
Descended from a family of small-time entrepreneurs and tax farmers in the Sabine hill country north of Rome, Flavius Vespasianus was born in AD 9 and rose to prominence in the Roman Army. He gaine... | 11 Dec 2023 | 200 USD | |
Heritage World Coin Auctions - Showcase Auction 61351, Lot 24135
Ancients
Divus Vespasian (AD 69-79). AE sestertius (34mm, 24.83 gm, 6h). Choice XF, tooling. Rome, AD 80-81. DIVO / AVG / VESPAS, Divus Vespasian seated right, grounded scepter in right hand, Victory standing right in outstretched left hand, on cart decorated with captured arms, drawn by a quadriga of elephants with mahouts; S P Q R in exergue / IMP T CAES DIVI VESP F AVG P M TR P P P COS VIII, legend around large S C. RIC II.1 (Titus) 257. Evidence of tooling, thus ineligible for encapsulati... | 11 Dec 2023 | 600 USD | |
Savoca Numismatik GmbH & Co. KG - Online Auction 187 | Silver, Lot 229
Vitellius AD 69. Rome
Denarius AR
18 mm, 2,82 g
[A VITELLI]VS GERM IMP AVG [TR P], laureate head right / CONCOR[DIA] P R, Concordia seated left, holding patera and cornucopia.
Fine
RIC 90; BMCRE 20; RSC 18.
Vitellius was a Roman emperor who briefly ruled in the Year of the Four Emperors. He reigned for a very short period in AD 69, often referred to as the "Year of the Four Emperors" because it was a year of intense political turmoil and civil war in the Roman Empire.
After the suicide of... | 10 Dec 2023 | 85 EUR | |
Portuscalle Numismatica - December 2023 Auction, Lot 215
The Roman Empire
Vitellius. Spanish mint (Tarraco?), circa January-June AD 69. Æ 7.82 As. A VITELLIVS IMP GERMAN, laureate head left / CONSENSVS EXERCITVVM, Mars, helmeted, naked except for cloak floating behind him, advancing left, holding spear in right hand and aquila with vexillum in left; S-C across fields. RIC 40. F
Starting price: 40 EUR... | 10 Dec 2023 | 40 EUR | |
Noonans (formerly Dix Noonan Webb) - Auction 285, Lot 116
The Scrayingham Hoard of Roman Denarii
The Scrayingham Hoard of 28 Roman Denarii
Roman Imperial Coinage, 1. Vitellius, Denarius, 69, a vitellivs germanicvs imp, bare head right, rev. Victory seated left, holding patera and cornucopia, 2.96g/6h (RIC 71; RSC 121). Fine, scuff on obverse
2. Domitian (as Caesar), Denarius, 76-7, laureate bust right, rev. cos iiii, Pegasus standing right, foreleg raised, 2.96g/6h (RIC 921; RSC 47). Fair
3. Domitian, Denarius, 87, laureate head right, rev. imp ... | 5 Dec 2023 | 1,200 GBP | |
