Scarce Reverse Vitellius

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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.


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:

STLNATS

Nice 12 Caesars set with several interesting, out of the ordinary, types. I like this approach much more than just the 12 "generic" denarii. Congrats!

SmEagle1795

An impressively realistic portrait as well - the wrinkles are a great aesthetic attribute. Nice upgrade!

lordmarcovan

Awesome. That's a well worn coin with just the right look. I like the toning a lot.

And you've gotta love those short-lived civil war emperors. 69 AD was a very interesting year.

So you did it... all Twelve Caesars!

When did you sneak that Otho in on us? Was it during one of my Yeti disappearances, or did you already show it to me and it went out of my memory?

I think your virtual tray has every bit the appeal that my old set had, and was no doubt done with a lot less money and without wasting any on pricey slabs or a fancypants wooden slab box.

Looks nice on the black background.

You did it the old school way, and that's cool.

nicholasz219

Great work, Mat! Nice Vitellius and great 12 Caesars! All interesting types and all great overall coins. I am also a fan and follower of your approach to the set, using Provincials as well as Empire issues. It makes for a more interesting and affordable set in my opinion. I am a big fan of all but in particular the Claudius and Galba. (You have me very hooked on the tets, but finding them as nice as yours is challenging.)

lordmarcovan

Agreed. I think a mixed Imperial and Provincial set can be far more interesting from an aesthetic standpoint, and is also a smart, budget-friendly strategy.