Vitellius. 69 AD. Sestertius, 26.08g (5h). Rome. Obv: A VITELLIVS GERMANICVS IMP AVG P M TR P Bust laureate, draped r., seen from side. Rx: PAX - AVGVSTI S - C Pax standing l. holding branch and cornucopia. BMC p. 377. Paris 92, pl. XXIV (same obv. die). Cohen 67 (80 Fr.). RIC 118. A Rome-mint Vitellius sestertius in high grade is the "Holy Grail" for the collector of Roman portrait sestertii. Fine portrait in high relief. VF
Ex Richard P. Miller Collection, acquired from CNG 78, 14 May 2008, lot 1740 (J.S. Wagner Collection)