ROMAN. Vitellius. A.D. 69. Silver Denarius (3.30g). Struck circa late April to December A.D. 69. A VITELLIVS GERM IMP AVG TR P, laureate head right / LIBERTAS RESTITVTA, Libertas standing facing, head right, holding pileus and long rod. Cohen 47; BMC 31; RIC 105; CBN 67. Deep, enchanting old grey cabinet toning with subtle flashes of gold and blue. Very rare in this condition, a truly beautiful coin with full, clear legends and excellent centring on both sides. Not to be confused with RIC 81; this exact variety corresponds to the NAC Auction 125, lot 650 example, which realised USD 11,000. (P)

Estimate: AUD 1500