White Metal Denarius of Vespasian, Rome, 69–71. 2001.1.204

Canonical URI: http://numismatics.org/collection/2001.1.204

Physical Description

  • Axis: 9

  • Measurements

    • Weight (in gr.): 2.64
    • Diameter (in mm): 19.25
  • Authenticity: Replica
  • Series: RIC.2

Typological Description

  • Object Type: Coin
  • Date Range: 69 - 71
  • Denomination: Denarius
  • Manufacture: Struck
  • Material: White Metal

  • Authority

  • Geographic

  • Obverse

    • Legend: IMP CAESAR VESPASIANVS AVG
    • Type: Head of Vespasian, laureate, right
    • Portrait: Vespasian

  • Reverse

    • Legend: COS ITER TR POT
    • Type: Pax, draped, standing left, holding branch extended in right hand and winged caduceus in left

References

  • Citation: Classical Deceptions, by Wayne Sayles.
  • Reference: WS.397

Administrative History

  • Identifier: 2001.1.204
  • Lot: 2001.1
  • Department: Roman
  • Collection: American Numismatic Society

Description

Modern replica. White metal strike.

Subjects

Rights

  • CopyrightHolder: American Numismatic Society
  • License: Public Domain Mark (images)
  • Rights: No Copyright - United States

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