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Absolutely stunning coin shared by the awesome @doccrom.bsky.social of a gold coin minted for #Vitellius. Now, there is also a really good video by @ljtrafford.bsky.social in which she talks just about this event.
Thanks Doc Crom and all the best for 2026!
Busts and coins of Vitellius and Diocletian
#OTD 22 Dec AD69, Emperor #Vitellius was killed on the Gemonian Stairs, ending the Year of the Four Emperors. On 22 Dec AD244 emperor: #Diocletian was born near Salona (Croatia) to humble parents, he rose to stabilise the empire, reform its administration, & reorganise the provinces.
Silver coin of Vitellius and busts of Vespasian and Otho
#OTD 24 Oct AD69 the Second Battle of Bedriacum was fought near modern Cremona, Italy. There were actually 2 battles at #Bedriacum during the Year of the Four Emperors — 1) between #Otho & #Vitellius, 2) between Vitellius & #Vespasian, whose victory would mark the beginning of the #Flavian dynasty
Suburani book 2 Chapter 31 Four Emperors
26 October #Vitellius #Suburani #Book2Emperors4 #ClassicsTober #Saw4OfAKindToday Knowing Me, Knowing You - #ABBAVoyage
2. Januar 69: Aulus Vitellius (12/15 bis 69) lässt sich in Köln zum Kaiser proklamieren Quelle: picture alliance / CPA Media Co. January 2, 69: Aulus Vitellius (12/15 to 69) has himself proclaimed emperor in Cologne Source: picture alliance / CPA Media Co.
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~ von den Soldaten entführt, von allen als Kaiser begrüsst und durch Colonia Agrippinensis getragen; dabei hielt er das blanke Schwert des vergöttlichten Julius in Händen, das jemand aus dem Mars-Heiligtum geholt und ihm bei der ersten Gratulation überreicht hatte.
