Stack's Bowers & Ponterio
January 2013 NYINC Sale - Ebert Part II & Sess. C 12 January 2013
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VITELLIUS, A.D. 69. Sestertius (26.36 gms), Rome Mint.
RIC-167. Laureate head of Vitellius right; Reverse: Mars helmeted and in military dress with parazonium at his side advancing left holding Victory and trophy over shoulder. Struck on a large round planchet allowing for full legends. Bold well rendered portrait in high relief and of good artistic style. Moderate surfaces corrosion with deeper pits in areas, a few old scratches. Attractive deep brown patina with olive brown highlights.BOLD VERY FINE.
Estimate: $800
VITELLIUS, A.D. 69. Sestertius (26.36 gms), Rome Mint.
RIC-167. Laureate head of Vitellius right; Reverse: Mars helmeted and in military dress with parazonium at his side advancing left holding Victory and trophy over shoulder. Struck on a large round planchet allowing for full legends. Bold well rendered portrait in high relief and of good artistic style. Moderate surfaces corrosion with deeper pits in areas, a few old scratches. Attractive deep brown patina with olive brown highlights.BOLD VERY FINE.
Estimate: $800