Summary
Possibly an orichalcum sestertius of the Emperor Titus struck in the period 80-81 AD but probably a nineteenth century cast copy. Mint Uncertain. Donated in 1911 but now considered to be probably a cast copy.
Obverse Description
Laureate head of Titus facing left; around, IMP T CAES VESP AVG P M TR P [P P] COS VII[I]
Reverse Description
Pax standing facing left extending a branch in her right hand and cradling a cornucopiae in her left arm; in the field divided by the figure, S C ; around, PAX AVGVST
Edge Description
Plain
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Collecting Areas
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Acquisition Information
Transfer from National Gallery of Victoria (NGV), Mac. Felsenthal, 15 Mar 1976
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Date Issued
79-81 AD
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Issued By
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Denomination
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Material
Bronze
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Axis
06
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Classification
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Category
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Type of item
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Dimensions
35 mm (Outside Diameter), 23.55 g (Weight)
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Shape
Off round
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References
cf. RIC.95
[Book] Mattingly, Harold & Sydenham, Edward A. 1972. The Roman Imperial Coinage. II., 128 Pages