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Identification and Creation

Object Number
2005.115.114
People
Vespasian, Roman (r. 69-79 CE)
Title
Denarius of Vespasian, Rome
Classification
Coins
Work Type
coin
Date
73 CE
Places
Creation Place: Ancient & Byzantine World, Europe, Rome (Latium)
Period
Roman Imperial period, Early
Culture
Roman
Persistent Link
https://hvrd.art/o/21100

Physical Descriptions

Medium
silver
Metal
AR
Technique
Struck
Dimensions
3.26 g
Die Axis
1
Denomination
denarius
Inscriptions and Marks
  • Obverse Inscription: Around, clockwise, IMP CAES VESP AVG CEN
  • Reverse Inscription: SPQR in wreath

Provenance

Recorded Ownership History
Collection of Margarete Bieber

State, Edition, Standard Reference Number

Standard Reference Number
RIC II (2) Vespasian 547

Acquisition and Rights

Credit Line
Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Purchase through the generosity of Celia and Walter Gilbert, Claude-Claire Grenier, and the Marian H. Phinney Fund
Accession Year
2005
Object Number
2005.115.114
Division
Asian and Mediterranean Art
Contact
am_asianmediterranean@harvard.edu
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Descriptions

Description
Obv.: Laureate head of Vespasian r.; around, clockwise, IMP CAES VESP AVG CEN.
Rev.: SPQR in wreath.

Verification Level

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