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Identification and Creation

Object Number
1991.244
People
Vespasian, Roman (r. 69-79 CE)
Title
Coin of Sardis under Vespasian
Classification
Coins
Work Type
coin
Date
69-79
Places
Creation Place: Ancient & Byzantine World, Asia, Sardis (Lydia)
Period
Roman Imperial period, Early
Culture
Roman Provincial
Persistent Link
https://hvrd.art/o/304437

Physical Descriptions

Medium
Bronze
Metal
AE
Technique
Struck
Dimensions
5.45 g
Die Axis
2
Inscriptions and Marks
  • Obverse Inscription: EPI FL EICIGON OY
  • Reverse Inscription: CARDIANWN

State, Edition, Standard Reference Number

Standard Reference Number
RPC II 1316; SNG von A. no. 3138; BMC p. 244 no.65-6

Acquisition and Rights

Credit Line
Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Gift of Dr. Jonathan Kagan
Accession Year
1991
Object Number
1991.244
Division
Asian and Mediterranean Art
Contact
am_asianmediterranean@harvard.edu
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Descriptions

Description
Obv.: Draped bust of Dionysos wearing band across forehead and ivy wreath, with long curly hair, r.
Rev.: Fully draped statue of Zeus, l. holding eagle with open wings on left hand. Inscription runs vertically behind him, from feet to head.

Verification Level

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