Vitellius, Sestertius tourist fake, 20th century cast, cf. RIC 141.
Vitellius, 20th century crude cast imitation,
Sestertius fake (ø 31-34 mm / 24,62 g), cast brass, axes about coin alignment ↑↓ (ca. 200°), filed edge, big casting bubbles, soft outlines,
Obv.: A VITELLIVS GERMAN IMP AVG P M TR , laureate and draped bust of Vitellius right.
Rev.: S C across field, Mars, helmeted and nude but for flowing cloak, advancing right, holding spear in right hand and legionary aquila over left shoulder.
For genuine coins cf. RIC 141 (obv. Legend usually ending ...TR P) ; cf. BMC 58 (same) ; cf. Coh. 79 (same) .