Summary
Copper Quadrans struck during the reign of the Emperor Vespasian in 75 AD, Ancient Roman Empire. Minted by Rome. Vespasian was Consul for the sixth time in 75 AD and held his seventh from 1 January 76.
Note: This type is incorrectly listed under COS VII issues in RIC Vol.II p.82 but is correctly described
Obverse Description
At centre, a rudder on globe; around, IMP VESPASIAN AVG
Reverse Description
At centre, winged caduceus; around, P M TR P P 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
75 AD
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Issued By
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Mint
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Denomination
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Material
Copper
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Classification
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Type of item
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Dimensions
2.808 g (Weight)
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Shape
Off round
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References
RIC.569
[Book] Mattingly, Harold & Sydenham, Edward A. 1972. The Roman Imperial Coinage. II., 82 Pages
[Catalogue] Pullin, Ruth. 2011. Nature Revealed: Eugene von Guerard.
