Artemide Aste s.r.l.
Auction XLVIII 2 Dec 2017
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Vitellius 69 AD. AR Denarius, Rome mint. Obv. A VITELLIVS GERMAN IMP TR P. Laureate head right. Rev. LIBERI IMP GERMAN. Busts of Vitellius'son Vitellius Germanicus and daughter Vitellia. RIC 79. AR. g. 3.11 mm. 19.00 RR. Very rare. Lovely deep cabinet toning. About VF.
The children of Vitellius had differing fates after their father's death: his son was executed but Vitellia, who was already married to a provincial governor, received the favor of Vespasian. After her husband died in 70. Vespasian arranged a very good second marriage for her.
(Nomos 9, 222 note).
Provenance:
CNG 109, lot 208.
The children of Vitellius had differing fates after their father's death: his son was executed but Vitellia, who was already married to a provincial governor, received the favor of Vespasian. After her husband died in 70. Vespasian arranged a very good second marriage for her.
(Nomos 9, 222 note).
Provenance:
CNG 109, lot 208.