Sestertius of Vespasian
Date73 CE
PeriodRoman Empire
Place MadeRome, Italy, Europe
MediumBronze
Credit LineGift of Drs. John and Bessie Sawhill
Object number2024.1.95
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DescriptionObverse: Laureate head of Titus right, inscription reads: T CAES VESP IMP PON TR POT COS II CENS
Reverse: Titus standing in quadriga right, holding branch and sceptre ; SC in exergue
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