Vitellius (69). Sesterce ND (69), Rome.

ROMAN EMPIRE Vitellius (69). Sestertius ND (69), Rome.
Obv. A VITELLIVS GERMAN IMP AVG P M TR P. Laureate and draped bust facing right.
Rev. L VITELL CEN - SOR II. Lucius Vitellius seated on a platform facing right. On the left, a man seated on another platform; at the bottom, three standing people, one holding the censor’s hand.
RIC.134; Bronze - 24.72g - 34 mm - 6 h.
From the Cantoni collection, P. & P. Santamaria sale, November 29th 1920, n°433 (Pl.X) then M. Ratto sale, 1939, then Prof. Angelo Signorelli collection, Part II, P. & P. Santamaria sale, Rome, June 4th 1952, n° 1231
Very rare type, with L. Vitellius, father of Emperor Vitellius, and one of the most distinguished senators under the reign of Claudius, on the reverse. Remarkable pedigree, covering more than a century ! Dark patina in the hollows of the reliefs, with a majority of green concretions. Intact reliefs with a beautiful bust. Extremely fine.