Summary
Silver plated denarius possibly struck during the reign of the Emperor Vespasian between 69 AD and 79 AD but probably a later product. Mint not recorded, Ancient Roman Empire. The original coin would be dated to 69 AD as Vespasian held his third consulship in 70 AD, but this, as a plated denarius or cast copy could be of any date. It entered the collection about 1930.
Obverse Description
Laureate head of Vespasian facing right; around, IMP CAESAR VESPASIANVS AVG
Reverse Description
Draped figure of Pax seated facing left extending a branch in her left hand and a caduceus in her right arm; around, COS ITER TR POT
Edge Description
Plain
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Collecting Areas
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Acquisition Information
Transfer from National Gallery of Victoria (NGV), C I Branch, 15 Mar 1976
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Date Issued
69-79 AD
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Issued By
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Denomination
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Material
Silver-plated Copper
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Axis
05
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Classification
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Type of item
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Dimensions
17 mm (Outside Diameter), 3.34 g (Weight)
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Shape
Off round
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References
cf RIC.10
[Book] Mattingly, Harold & Sydenham, Edward A. 1972. The Roman Imperial Coinage. II., 16 Pages
