CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY

Emperor:
Vitellius
Denomination:
AR Denarius
Composition:
Silver
Date:
69 AD
Obverse:
A VITELLIVS GERMANICVS IMP, head of Vitellius, bare, right
Reverse:
Victory, draped, seated left, holding patera in right hand and cornucopia in left
Reference:
BMC 4, Cohen 121, RIC 71
Province:
Rome
Grade:
gF
Extremely rare coin. Beautiful toning. Vitellius was emperor for just 8 months. One of four emperors in the Year of the Four Emperors in 69 AD, he was executed by Vespasian's soldiers. The end of his reign marked the the civil war and a new era of peace and prosperity for Rome under Vespasian.

I, Peter A. Piliouras of Ancient Coin Traders irrevocably guarantee for life to the Purchaser that this ancient coin is authentic. If this coin is deemed not to be authentic by a professional certification service, then I will refund to the Purchaser the full cost of acquiring the coin (including shipping) together with the certification fees.




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Signed: Peter Anthony Piliouras


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