Vitellius AV Aureus. Tarraco(?), AD 69. A VITELLIVS IMP GERMAN, laureate head to left, globe at point of bust; palm frond before / VICTORIA AVGVSTI, Victory, draped, advancing to left, holding shield inscribed [S P Q R] in right hand. RIC I 35; BMCRE 91 var. (no palm frond); Biaggi 284; Calicó 576a. 7.44g, 18mm, 7h.
Very Fine. Extremely Rare; rated R3 by RIC and R2 by Calicó, only 6 examples offered at auction since 1999.
From the Pinewood Collection.