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Identification and Creation

Object Number
1.1965.2651
People
Vespasian, Roman (r. 69-79 CE)
Title
Tetradrachm of Tripolis? under Vespasian
Classification
Coins
Work Type
coin
Date
69-70 CE
Places
Creation Place: Ancient & Byzantine World, Asia, Tripolis (Phoenicia)
Period
Roman Imperial period, Early
Culture
Greek
Persistent Link
https://hvrd.art/o/148502

Physical Descriptions

Medium
Silver
Metal
AR
Technique
Struck
Dimensions
15.06 g
Die Axis
12
Denomination
tetradrachm
Inscriptions and Marks
  • Obverse Inscription: AYTOKRATOR KAISAR SEBASTOS OYESPASIANOS
  • Reverse Inscription: EOYS NEOY IEROY A

State, Edition, Standard Reference Number

Standard Reference Number
Dewing 2651; Wruck 74, Kraay Mint B

Acquisition and Rights

Credit Line
Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Loan from the Trustees of the Arthur Stone Dewing Greek Numismatic Foundation
Object Number
1.1965.2651
Division
Asian and Mediterranean Art
Contact
am_asianmediterranean@harvard.edu
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Descriptions

Description
Obv.: Laurate bust of Vespasian r.
Rev.: Eagle standing l. on club, holding wreath in beak; to l., plam branch.

Verification Level

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