Summary
Copper As struck during the reign of the Emperor Vespasian in 71 AD, Ancient Roman Empire. Minted by Lugdunum. This particular form for Fortuna seems to only occur under Vespasian for the As denomination at Lugdunum during his third Consulship in 71 AD.
Obverse Description
Laureate bust of Vespasian facing right; around, IMP CAES VESPASIA[N AVG COS III]
Reverse Description
Fortuna standing faciong left holding a rudder on a globe with her right hand and resting a cornucopiae in her left arm; around, FORTVNAE REDVCI; in the field divided by the figure, S C
Edge Description
Plain
More Information
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Collecting Areas
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Acquisition Information
Transfer from Melbourne Branch of Royal Mint, 1978
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Date Issued
71 AD
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Issued By
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Mint
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Deity Depicted
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Person Depicted
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Denomination
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Material
Bronze
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Axis
07
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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
27 mm (Outside Diameter), 9.13 g (Weight)
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Shape
Off round
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References
RIC.487
[Book] Mattingly, Harold & Sydenham, Edward A. 1972. The Roman Imperial Coinage. II., 73 Pages