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ID:     RIC_I_015
Type:     Roman Imperial
Issuer:     Vitellius
Date Ruled:     AD 69
Metal:     Gold
Denomination:     Aureus
Struck / Cast:     struck
Date Struck:     AD 69
Weight:     7.29 g
Obverse Legend:     A VITELLIVS_IMP GERMANICVS
Obverse Description:     Laureate head left, globe at point of neck
Reverse Legend:     VICTORIA IMP_GERMAN
Reverse Description:     Victory, draped, standing left on globe, right hand holding wreath and left a palm
Mint:     Spain (Tarraco?)
Primary Reference:     RIC 015
Reference2:     BMCRE 097
Reference3:     Calicó 583 (this coin)
Photograph Credit:     Classical Numismatic Group
Source:     http://www.arsclassicacoins.com/
Price Sold For:     40000 Swiss Franc
Date Sold:     17/5/2012
Grade:     aEF
Notes:     Classical Numismatic Group Auction 64: Lot No. 1134