A New Vitellius

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  1. Mat

    Mat Ancient Coincoholic

    I already had a Vitellius I was happy with but this one surfaced as a one time deal so I parted with my other and put it toward this one which cost a bit more but worth it. I liked the portrait filling up the flan more then my old & it's a better reverse type.

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    Vitellius (69 A.D.)
    AR Denarius
    O: Laureate head right.
    R: S P Q R / OB / C S in three lines within wreath.
    Rome Mint, 69 A.D.
    3g
    18.5mm
    RIC I 83; RSC 86.

    Updated Tray:
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    Last edited: Sep 19, 2015
    Mat, Sep 19, 2015
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  3. medoraman

    medoraman Supporter! Supporter

    Nice addition Mat. I think I might have all but Otho for a 12 Caesar set. But of course they are scattered all around hell who knows where.
     
    medoraman, Sep 19, 2015
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  4. Bing

    Bing Illegitimi non carborundum Supporter

    WOW Mat. That certainly is a fantastic portrait. I would part with my Vitellius for this one. Excellent!!!
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  5. Orfew

    Orfew Draco dormiens nunquam titillandus

    That is a great coin Mat. Congrats! I also really like your photo of your 12 Caesars.
     
    Orfew, Sep 19, 2015
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  6. zumbly

    zumbly Ha'ina 'ia mai ana ka puana

    Handsome replacement, Mat. I love the portrait on this one.
     
    zumbly, Sep 19, 2015
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  7. Alegandron

    Alegandron "ΤΩΙ ΚΡΑΤΙΣΤΩΙ..." ΜΕΓΑΣ ΑΛΕΞΑΝΔΡΟΣ, June 323 BCE

    Great Vitellius, Duuuude. ;)
     
    Alegandron, Sep 19, 2015
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  8. chrsmat71

    chrsmat71 I LIKE TURTLES!

    good portrait and a cool reverse type indeed!

    vitellius is on my list.
     
    chrsmat71, Sep 19, 2015
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  9. TIF

    TIF Always learning.

    Great portrait!
     
    TIF, Sep 20, 2015
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  10. ro1974

    ro1974 Well-Known Member

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    Great coin!! mat :facepalm:My only one not perfect/used as jewel
     
    ro1974, Sep 20, 2015
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  11. David Atherton

    David Atherton Flavian Fanatic

    Great portrait on that one with a lot of character. Congrats!
     
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  12. stevex6

    stevex6 Random Mayhem

    Atta boy, Mat => yah, I really like your new addition (good move)

    :rolleyes:

    ... sadly, I don't have an example of big-V (*sigh*) ... I still have a snotty-nosed "9" Caesar collection (no JC, Otho, or Vitellius)

    :(
     
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  13. Mikey Zee

    Mikey Zee Delenda Est Carthago

    Love that portrait and reverse Mat!!

    I already posted my sole denairius of Vitellius with a Concordia reverse---but I have a Galba with that terrific OBCS and wreath , of course, I much prefer that type rather than the endless 'someone standing there ' types (to para-phrase a sentiment of Doug's I agree with:D).

    Congrats Mat---and that's a great looking 'tray' !!!
     
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  14. randygeki

    randygeki Coin Collector

    Awesome coin Mat! It fits nicely on the virtual tray a little better than the other :)
     
    randygeki, Sep 20, 2015
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