Denarius of Vespasian
Date: 70 CE
Dimensions:
3/4 in. (19mm)
Medium: silver
Place of Origin: Roman Empire
Classification: Metalwork
Credit Line: Anonymous Donation
Object number: 1913.387
DescriptionDie-stamped coin.
Obverse: Head of Vespasian, right, laureate.
Reverse: Jewess seated right on ground mourning; behind her, trophy.
This type commemorates Vespasian's conquest of Judaea, a rare coin.
Obverse: Head of Vespasian, right, laureate.
Reverse: Jewess seated right on ground mourning; behind her, trophy.
This type commemorates Vespasian's conquest of Judaea, a rare coin.
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