Summary
Silver denarius of the Emperor Vespasian struck in 75 AD, Ancient Roman Empire. Minted by Rome. Vespasian became Consul for the sixth time (COS VI on this coin) in 75 and for the seventh in 76 AD. Consuls entered office on 1st January.
Obverse Description
Laureate head of Vespasian facing right; around, IMP CAESAR VESPASIANVS AVG
Reverse Description
Pax seated facing left extending a branch in her right hand and resting her left arm on the chair; around, PON MAX TR P COS VI
Edge Description
Plain
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Acquisition Information
Transfer from National Gallery of Victoria (NGV), 15 Mar 1976
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Date Issued
74 AD
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Issued By
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Person Depicted
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Mint
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Deity Depicted
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Denomination
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Material
Silver
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Axis
06
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Classification
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Type of item
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Dimensions
18 mm (Outside Diameter), 3.333 g (Weight)
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Shape
Off round
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References
RIC.90
[Book] Mattingly, Harold & Sydenham, Edward A. 1972. The Roman Imperial Coinage. II., 24 Pages
[Catalogue] Pullin, Ruth. 2011. Nature Revealed: Eugene von Guerard.
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