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Vitellius - denarius FIDES with countermark of the 10th legion! (ME2017)
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- Model: FIDES EXERCITVVM countermark x
€ 499.00
In 69, the year of the four emperors, the legions of Gallia and Germania were loyal to Vitellius. This countermark of the 10th legion (x) is the numismatic evidence that they were supporting Vitellius. I never saw this countermarks on coins of Vitellius only of Nero.
Vitellius AR Denarius. Lugdunum, AD 69. A VITELLIVS IMP GERMAN, laureate head of Vitellius right with globe at point of neck truncation / FIDES EXERCITVVM (VM in monogram), clasped hands. RIC 53. BMCRE 114. RSC 33a. RCTV 2193. 3.35g, 18mm