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Object Type: coin
Museum number: 1889,1106.116
Denomination: didrachm
Description: Silver coin. (whole); Laureate head of Vespasian, right. (obverse); Titus facing, holding spear and sword. (reverse)
State: Associated with: Roman Empire Ancient Greece and Rome: Roman Empire
Authority: Ruler: Vespasian; Ruler: Titus
Cultures/periods: Roman Provincial
Production date: 76-77
Production place: Minted in: Caesarea Mazaca (historic)
Materials: silver
Dimensions: Die-axis: 12 o'clock; Weight: 6.71 grammes
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Bibliographic references: BMC Greek (Galatia) / Catalogue of the Greek coins of Galatia, Cappadocia and Syria (20, p.48); RPC2 / Roman Provincial Coinage II (1649/1)
Location: Not on display
Subjects: emperor/empress; royal/imperial
Associated names: Named in inscription & portrayed: Vespasian; Named in inscription & portrayed: Titus
Acquisition name: Purchased from: Rollin & Feuardent
Acquisition date: 1889
Department: Money and Medals
Registration number: 1889,1106.116
C&M catalogue number: GC20 (BMC Greek (Galatia)) (48) (20)

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