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Roman Imperial Coinage, Vitellius, Denarius, Lugdunum, 69, laureate bust right, rev. Jupiter seated left in distyle temple, holding thunderbolt and sceptre, 3.26g (BMC 118; RSC 39). Light scratch in obverse field, otherwise very fine with a strong portrait, rare £500-700
The second temple of Jupiter Optimus Maximus on the Capitoline Hill was dedicated in 69 BC and burnt to the ground during fighting on December 19, AD 69
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