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Ancient Nomos Art is a museum of galleries exhibiting ancient coins and ancient mint maps. The coin gallery displays the diverse art and history of hand-crafted ancient Greek, Roman, Byzantine, Persian and Medieval coinage. The ancient mints mapping gallery features Greek, Roman, Byzantine, Asia Minor and Medieval mint city regions and territories. Visitor's are welcome to explore, study and enjoy Ancient Nomos Art.
Imperial, Roman – 79 AD
Vespasian
From Ancient Galleries
Obverse: Commemorative laureate bust of Emperor Vespasian facing right.
Reverse: Two Capricorns clutching globe with hind quarters and holding shield.
LEGEND
Obv: DIVVS AVGVSTVS VESPASIANVS, Laureate bust of Emperor Vespasian facing right. Rev: Two Capricorns facing left and right clutching globe with hind quarters, while supporting a shield inscribed with SC.
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DOCUMENTATION
Value: Denarius. Metal: AR Silver. Weight: 3.44 grams. Mint: Rome. Date: 79 AD under Titus.
Attribution: Roman Imperial Coinage 63 (Titus); British Museum Collection 129 (Titus).
Legend, Documentation and Attribution