CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY

Emperor:
Vitellius
Denomination:
AR Denarius
Composition:
Silver
Date:
circa late April–20 December 69 AD
Obverse:
A VITELLIVS GE[RM IMP] AVG TR P, head of Vitellius, laureate, right
Reverse:
[PO]NT MAXIM, Vesta, veiled, draped, seated right on throne, holding patera in right hand and sceptre in left
Reference:
BMCRE I 34-37; RIC I 107; RSC II 72; SRCV I 2200
Size:
18.27mm, 3.2g, 6h
Province:
Rome
Grade:
aVF, obverse slightly off centre, tight flan, high relief portrait, fine style, light cabinet toning
Pedigreed:
Provenance:
Pedigreed: from the Expatriate Collection, ex Triskeles Auction 21 (29 September 2017), Lot 387
Information:
Rare coin from the short reign of the Roman Emperor Vitellius
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. The reverse legend "PONT MAXIM"refers to Vitellius being elected Pontifex Maximus on July 18. Vesta is pictured on the verse, reflecting the close connection which existed between the Pontifex Maximus and the worship of Vesta.

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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