Summary
Silver denarius of the Emperor Vespasian struck in 75 AD, Ancient Roman Empire. Minted by Rome. The obverse legend found on this coin was introduced in 75 AD with Vespasian's holding the consulship for the sixth time and the reverse is only recorded with this obverse form bearing COS VI. The coin is badly broken with the missing part not in the collection.
Obverse Description
Laureate head of Vespasian facing right; around, IMP C[AESAR] VESPASIANVS AVG
Reverse Description
Mars standing facing left holding a spear and trophy; around, [COS] V[I]
Edge Description
Plain
More Information
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Collecting Areas
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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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Person Depicted
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Mint
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Deity Depicted
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Denomination
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Material
Silver
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Axis
06
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Classification
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Category
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Discipline
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Type of item
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Dimensions
17 mm (Outside Diameter), 2.88 g (Weight)
missing section of flan
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Shape
Off round
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References
RIC.86
[Book] Mattingly, Harold & Sydenham, Edward A. 1972. The Roman Imperial Coinage. II., 24 Pages