Ancient Coins

Roman Republican Coinage

Lot 3557
Vitellius, 69 AD. AE Sestertius. Laureate bust of the emperor facing right. Reverse: Pax standing left holding branch and cornucopiae. RIC 117; BMC 57. Some tooling noted, nevertheless, well struck with an excellent portrait and full obverse legends. About Very Fine. Quite rare.
Estimated Value $2,000-2,500.
Ex Lt. Col Frank O'Sullivan, from Coarbitt & Hunter, Newcastle-upon-Tyme, July 1964.