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Sestertius of Vespasian, Rome
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Obv.: Laureate bust of Vespasian r.; around, IMP CAES VESPASIAN AVG P M TR P P P COS III.
Rev.: Palm tree; to r., Vespasian standing r. with spear and parazonium, foot on helmet; to r., Judaea seated r.; around, IVDAEA [CAP]TA; in exergue, S C.
Department of Ancient and Byzantine Art & Numismatics
Hirsh Zvi Griliches Cambridge MA (before 1999); [1] to Diane Asséo Griliches his wife (1999-2008) sold; to Harvard Art Museums 2008.
Notes:
[1] Hirsh Zvi Griliches (1930-1999) acquired the work at an unknown date before his death in 1999.
Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum Alpheus Hyatt Purchasing Fund and purchase through the generosity of the Estate of Leo Mildenberg
Title: Sestertius of Vespasian, Rome
Description:
Obv.
: Laureate bust of Vespasian r.
; around, IMP CAES VESPASIAN AVG P M TR P P P COS III.
Rev.
: Palm tree; to r.
, Vespasian standing r.
with spear and parazonium, foot on helmet; to r.
, Judaea seated r.
; around, IVDAEA [CAP]TA; in exergue, S C.
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