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. The amount of wear on this coin suggests a long period of circulation in the Roman Empire.
Obverse Description
Laureate head of Vespasian facing right; around, [IMP] CAESAR VESPASIANVS AVG
Reverse Description
Securitas seated facing left her right hand lifted to her head and resting her left arm on the chair arm; 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
69-79 AD
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Issued By
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Mint
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Denomination
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Material
Silver
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Type of item
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Dimensions
3.132 g (Weight)
worn
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Shape
Off round
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References
RIC.91
[Book] Mattingly, Harold & Sydenham, Edward A. 1972. The Roman Imperial Coinage. II., 24 Pages
[Catalogue] Pullin, Ruth. 2011. Nature Revealed: Eugene von Guerard.
