Summary
Possibly an orichalcum sestertius of the Emperor Vespasian for his son Titus struck in 72 AD but probably a nineteenth century cast copy. Mint Uncertain. Collected by von Guerard pre 1880 but now considered to be probably a cast copy.
Obverse Description
Laureate head of Titus facing right; adound, T CAES VESPASIAN IMP PON TR POT COS II
Reverse Description
Triumphal quadriga facing right (no figure in chariot and no letters S C as normally found)
Edge Description
Plain
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Collecting Areas
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Acquisition Information
Transfer from National Gallery of Victoria (NGV), 15 Mar 1976
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Date Issued
72 AD
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Issued By
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Person Depicted
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Denomination
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Material
Bronze
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Axis
06
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Classification
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Type of item
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Dimensions
32 mm (Outside Diameter), 28.47 g (Weight)
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Shape
Off round
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References
cf RIC.612
[Book] Mattingly, Harold & Sydenham, Edward A. 1972. The Roman Imperial Coinage. II., 86 Pages
[Catalogue] Pullin, Ruth. 2011. Nature Revealed: Eugene von Guerard.
