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coin; forgery(ancient)

Object Type: coin; forgery (ancient)
Museum number: 1936,1013.32
Denomination: dupondius
Description: Copper alloy coin; ancient forgery. (whole); Head of Vespasian, laureate, right; globe at point of bust. (obverse); Fides standing left, holding patera in right hand and cornucopia in left hand. (reverse)
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Authority
Cultures/periods
Production date: 77-78
Production place: Minted in: Lugdunum
Materials
Dimensions: Die-axis: 7 o'clock; Weight: 11.91 grammes
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Bibliographic references
Location: Not on display
Subjects: emperor/empress; allegory/personification; classical deity
Associated names: Named in inscription & portrayed: Vespasian; Named in inscription: Tyche/Fortuna; Representation of: Fides
Acquisition name
Acquisition date: 1936
Department: Coins and Medals
Registration number: 1936,1013.32