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                    CNG - Vitellius. Denarius. Good Fine
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               Coins & Stamps:Coins:Non-US:Ancient, Medieval
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     Vitellius. 69 AD. AR Denarius (3.25 gm). Laureate head right /
     Victory seated left. RIC I 88; RSC 119. Good Fine. 714977.

     On January 2, 69 AD, Aulus Vitellius, commander of the legions in
     lower Germany, was proclaimed emperor by his troops. Two weeks
     later, Galba was killed in the streets of Rome and Otho was
     proclaimed emperor by the Senate. Vitellius’ forces set out
     against Otho and routed his forces near Cremona, Otho taking his
     own life shortly thereafter. On April 19 Vitellius was confirmed
     by the senate as the new emperor. Vitellius’ position in peace
     did not last long, by the middle of July all the eastern armies
     had set up a rival emperor, Vespasian, and the Civil wars
     continued. Vitellius attempted to abdicate in order to save his
     life and the lives of his family, but his supporters would not
     allow it. On December 20, the Flavian army had fought its way
     into Rome. Vitellius was found hiding in dirty clothing in the
     door-keepers lodge at the palace. He was dragged from his hiding
     place and killed, his body being thrown into the Tiber.

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