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Vitellius CE 69


AR Denarius (July to December CE 69 issue of Rome) 3.13g 18mm
A VITELLIVS GERM IMP AVG TR P, Laureate head right.
Reverse - XV VIR SACR FAC - Tripod-lebes with dolphin lying right on top and raven standing right below
RCV 2201
Ex: Incitatus
This coin refers to Vitellius' past appointment to the college of 15 (XV) chief priests according to Van Meter (p.97)