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Identification and Creation

Object Number
2008.2.79
People
Vespasian, Roman (r. 69-79 CE)
Title
Sestertius of Vespasian
Classification
Coins
Work Type
coin
Date
71 CE
Places
Creation Place: Ancient & Byzantine World, Europe, Rome (Latium)
Period
Roman Imperial period
Culture
Roman Imperial
Persistent Link
https://hvrd.art/o/322137

Physical Descriptions

Medium
Bronze
Metal
AE
Technique
Struck
Dimensions
27.49 g
Die Axis
6
Denomination
sestertius
Inscriptions and Marks
  • Obverse Inscription: IMP CAES VESPASIAN AUG PM TR PPP COS III
  • Reverse Inscription: JUDEA CAPTA, SC

State, Edition, Standard Reference Number

Standard Reference Number
RIC (II), 167

Acquisition and Rights

Credit Line
Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Alpheus Hyatt Purchasing Fund and purchase through the generosity of the Estate of Leo Mildenberg
Accession Year
2008
Object Number
2008.2.79
Division
Asian and Mediterranean Art
Contact
am_asianmediterranean@harvard.edu
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Descriptions

Description
Obv.: Laureate bust of Vespasian to r., around Latin inscription
Rev.: Palm tree, to l., Verpasian standing r. with spear and parazonium, foot on helmet; to r. Judaea seated. r., around Latin inscription, S C in exergue

Verification Level

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