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Bronze dupondius of Vespasian

72 CE
On view at The Met Fifth Avenue in Gallery 166
IMP CAESAR VESPASIAN AVG COS IIII, radiate bust of emperor/PAX AVG S C, Pax (Peace) sacrificing over altar and holding caduceus and branch
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Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Bronze dupondius of Vespasian
  • Period: Early Imperial
  • Date: 72 CE
  • Culture: Roman
  • Medium: Bronze
  • Dimensions: Other: 1 1/16 x 1/8 in. (2.7 x 0.4 cm)
  • Classification: Coins
  • Credit Line: Rogers Fund, 1908
  • Object Number: 08.170.116
  • Curatorial Department: Greek and Roman Art

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