The Roman Empire
Vitellius, circa late April – 20 December 69
As, Tarraco circa January-June 69, Æ 12.59 g. A VITELLIVS – IMP GERMAN Laureate head l., with globe at point of bust. Rev. LIBERTAS – RESTITVTA S – C Libertas standing facing, head r., holding pileus and sceptre. C 49. BMC 105. RIC 43. CBN 19.
A very unusual portrait, dark tone and very fine
Ex CNG sale 87, 2011, 977.