coin; denarius

Description
Small silver denarius with standing figure on reverse. Vespasian. AD78.
AR (Den, AD 78) Diam. 18mm Axis
Obv. CAESAR VESPASIANVS AVG (r up, l down, outwardly)
Head of Vespasian, laureate, r
Rev. CERES AVGVST (l up, r down)
Ceres, veiled, draped, standing l, holding poppy and corn-ears in r hand, and long torch in l hand
Cp: RIC 132; BMC 300-01; HCC 88 (but rev long torch).
Worn. [1975.100: A26]
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Object detail

Department

Object/Archaeology

Measurement details

Dimensions:0 - Whole:Dia 1.8cm (Dia 11/16")

Field collection reference

CN76

Site Type

Site
fort annexe

Accession number

1999-012-142

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