Roman Denarius Coin

Inv. No.: c071
Date: A.D. 69.
Weight: 2.66g
 
Obv.: Vitellius, bareheaded.
[A.VI]TELLIVS GERMANICVS [IMP.]

Rev.: Victory seated, patera in right hand, palm in left hand.

Vitellius was sent to Germany by Galba in A.D. 68. He subsequently revolted against Galba, defeated Otho and became Emperor. Eight months later he was murdered by the soldiers of Vespasian. So much for the achievements advertised on his coins.

Comparanda:
Cf. RIC, Vitellius 26.