Summary
Orichalcum Dupondius struck during the reign of the Emperor Titus in the name of his daughter, Julia FlaviaTiti in the period 79 to 81 AD, Ancient Roman Empire. Minted by Rome. This coin holds no direct datable information but is attributed to the reign of Titus as he is named in the obverse legend as Julia's father and has not been deified.
Obverse Description
Draped bust of Julia facing right; around, IVLIA IMP T AVG F AVGVSTA
Reverse Description
Vesta seated facing left extending the palladium in her right hand and resting a long sceptre in her right arm; in exergue, VESTA; in field divided by figure, S C
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
circa 79-81 AD
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Denomination
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Material
Orichalcum
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Axis
06
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Classification
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Type of item
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Dimensions
28 mm (Outside Diameter), 14.158 g (Weight)
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Shape
Off round
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References
RIC.180
[Book] Mattingly, Harold & Sydenham, Edward A. 1972. The Roman Imperial Coinage. II., 140 Pages
[Catalogue] Pullin, Ruth. 2011. Nature Revealed: Eugene von Guerard.