Watch List notes:

Vitellius, 69. Denarius (Silver, 18 mm, 3.53 g, 5 h), Rome, late April-20 December 69. A V[ITELLIVS G]ERMAN IMP TR P Laureate head of Vitellius to right. Rev. XV VIR SACR FAC Tripod with covered vessel; above, dolphin to right; between tripod legs, raven standing right. BMC 17. Cohen 114. RIC 86. Beautifully toned and with a superb portrait. Struck somewhat off center, otherwise, about extremely fine.


From an old Swiss collection, ex Schweizerische Kreditanstalt Monetarium FPL 34, spring 1981, 93.