Summary
Silver denarius struck during the reign of the Emperor Titus in the name of his father, Vespasian, in the period 79 to 81 AD, Ancient Roman Empire. Minted by Rome. Vespasian died on 23 June 79 BC and was immediately deified. This issue, in memory of Vespasian, is often dated 80-81 AD as there is a gap in silver and gold coin production in the name of Titus for this period. However there is no reason why production could not have begun in 79.
Obverse Description
Laureate head of Vespasian facing right; around, DIVVS AVGVSTVS VESPASIANVS .
Reverse Description
Victory standing facing left placing a shield on a trophy at the foot of which a captive seated facing left; in the field divided by the figure, EX SC
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
79-81 AD
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Denomination
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Material
Silver
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Axis
06
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Dimensions
19 mm (Outside Diameter), 3.357 g (Weight)
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Shape
Off round
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References
RIC.59 a
[Book] Mattingly, Harold & Sydenham, Edward A. 1972. The Roman Imperial Coinage. II., 123 Pages
[Catalogue] Pullin, Ruth. 2011. Nature Revealed: Eugene von Guerard.
