Roman Empire, Vitellius, 69, Denarius 69, Rome, scarce, NGC graded Ch AU

Roman Empire. Vitellius, Denarius 69, Rome. Silver 3.36 g.; 18.1 mm.
Obverse: Head of Vitellius, laureate, right. Obverse caption: A VITELLIVS GERM IMP AVG TR P // Reverse: Tripod lebes on which lies a dolphin, beneath is a raven. Reverse caption: XV VIR SACR FAC

RIC: 109.

Very fine specimen having been previously cleaned but having acquired a beautiful patina of iridescent toning, particularly in the legends. Struck slightly off-centre.
NGC graded Ch AU Strike: 5/5, Surface 4/5