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Coin Detail
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ID:
RIC_unlisted
Type:
Roman Imperial
Issuer:
Vitellius
Date Ruled:
AD 69
Metal:
Gold
Denomination:
Aureus
Struck / Cast:
struck
Date Struck:
AD 69
Weight:
7.03 g
Obverse Legend:
A VITELLIVS_IMP GERMAN
Obverse Description:
Laureate head left, globe at point of neck
Reverse Legend:
CONSENSVS_HISPANIARVM
Reverse Description:
Spain standing left, holding with right hand two ears of corn and shield with two spears with left
Mint:
Spain (Tarraco?)
Primary Reference:
RIC 026A (RIC unlisted)
Reference2:
BMCRE unlisted
Reference3:
Calicò 551 (this coin)
Photograph Credit:
Numismatica Ars Classica NAC AG
Source:
http://www.arsclassicacoins.com/
Special Comments:
Unique and of great historical interest.
Price Sold For:
9000 Swiss Franc
Date Sold:
25/6/2003
Grade:
VF
Notes:
(1) While this aureus is unlisted in RIC, the design is identical to RIC 041, a bronze As. The coin should be listed after RIC 026; I have designated it as RIC 026A. This method is used elsewhere in RIC (addendas) to place unlisted coins (2) Numismatica Ars Classica Auction 25: Lot No. 403
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