Watch List notes:

Vitellius Æ Struck 'Sestertius'. Paduan engraved by Giovanni da Cavino (1500-1570). A VITELLIVS GERMAN IMP AVG P M TR, laureate and draped bust to right / Mars, nude but for helmet and chlamys around waist, advancing to right carrying trophy over shoulder, and holding spear; S-C across fields. HMB I.46; Klawans 4; Lawrence 28; Johnson & Martini 1530-1544. 22.24g, 35mm, 6h.

Condition as seen. A very rare original Cavino strike.

Acquired from Jean Elsen & ses Fils S.A.