VITELLIVS
Reigned A.D. 69
| AVLVS VITELLIVS was born in 15 AD to Sextilia and Lucius Vitellius, a favorite of Claudius. Vitellius served as consul in 48, and was proconsul of Africa from 61-63. In 68 Galba appointed him as Governor of Germania Inferior. The Rhine legions chose Vitellius to replace the unpopular Galba, but Otho had already deposed Galba in a coup in January of 69. Vitellius' legions marched against Otho, and on April 16 Otho killed himself. Vitellius' reign was short-lived, as the eastern legions under Vespasian rebelled against him in July. He was killed in Rome on December 20, 69 by the victorious troops of Vespasian. (From MONETA, from www.numus.com) |
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Silver Denarius (16mm 2.7g) struck A.D. 69 Rome Obv: A VITELLIVS GERM IMP AVG TR P Laureate head right Rev: IVPPITER VICTOR Jupiter seated left, holding Victory in right hand, scepter in left RIC I 93. BMC-22, RSC 42 CNG Electronic Auction 151, lot 224, ex Richard Winokur collection |
