Roman — Roman; 72; Reece Period 4 (Flavian)
Coin, as
A copper alloy as coin of Emperor Vespasian, ruler of the Roman Empire, AD 69-79. The back of the coin depicts an altar. This coin was minted in Lugdunum (Lyon), France, AD 72.
Obv: Laureate head of Vespasian, facing right, small globe at point of bust. Obv inscription: IMP CAESAR VESPASIAN AVG COS IIII. Rev: A rectangular altar. Rev inscription: SC in field, [P]ROVIDE[N] in exergue.
Ref: BMC II (1966), p.204, c.f.820.
Condition: VG/G.
- Category:
- Roman
- Object ID:
- N158
- Object name:
- coin, as
- Artist/Maker:
- Vespasian, -
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- Production date:
- Roman; 72; Reece Period 4 (Flavian)
- Material:
copper alloy
- Measurements/duration:
- DM 28 mm, WT 10.2 g, Axis 6
- Part of:
- —
- On display:
- —
- Record quality:
- 100%
- Part of this object:
- —
- Owner Status & Credit:
Long-term loan
Thomas Layton Trust
- Copyright holder:
digital image © London Museum
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