Vitellius denarius, AD 69
Item — Box: 1, Item: 17
Scope and Contents
Vitellius was a voracious glutton and gave more attention to the pleasures of the table than the business of government. Vitellius was seized in his palace, murdered, and his body was dragged through the streets of Rome and thrown in the Tiber.
Dates
- Creation: AD 69
Creator
- From the Collection: Handshu, Joel, 1946-1998 (Collector, Person)
Access Restrictions
This collection is open for research.
Extent
From the Collection: 0.8 linear feet (2 boxes, 175 coins)
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Physical Description
Obverse: Head of Vitellius; Reverse: Tripod with dolphin above, raven beneath
Repository Details
Part of the Special Collections Repository
Contact:
Special Collections
College of Charleston Libraries
66 George Street
Charleston South Carolina 29424
(843) 953-8016
(843) 953-6319 (Fax)
Special Collections
College of Charleston Libraries
66 George Street
Charleston South Carolina 29424
(843) 953-8016
(843) 953-6319 (Fax)