Silver Didrachm of Vespasian, Caesarea in Cappadocia, 77–78. 1983.900.32

Physical Description

• Axis: 12

• Measurements

  • Weight (in gr.): 6.71

Typological Description

• Object Type: Coin
• Date Range: 77 - 78
• Denomination: Didrachm
• Manufacture: Struck
• Material: Silver
• Symbol: V25-DS5

• Authority

  • Authority: Vespasian
  • • Dynasty: Flavian Dynasty
  • State: Roman Empire

• Geographic

  • Place of Production: Caesarea in Cappadocia
  • Region: Cappadocia

• Obverse

  • Legend: AVTOKRA KAISAR OVESPASIANOS SEBASTOS
  • Type: Head laur. r.
  • Portrait: Vespasian

• Reverse

  • Legend: DOMITIANOS KAISAR SEB VIO ET 9
  • Type: Domitian togate stg. l. holding olive branch in r.
  • Portrait: Domitian

Findspot Description

Findspot

• Findspot: Uncertain value

References

• Reference: S.108
• Reference: M.6a

Administrative History

• Identifier: 1983.900.32
• Lot: 1983.900
• Department: Roman
• Collection: American Numismatic Society

Subjects

• Category: Roman--Provincial--East

Rights

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