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Denarius of Vespasian overstruck with new types by the rebels of the Second Jewish Revolt
Ruler:
Vespasian (AD 69-79)
Issuer:
Simon ben Kosiba
(Overstruck by)
History note: Bequeathed to Corpus by the Revd. Samuel Savage Lewis, 1891; bt Rollin & Feuardent, London, 11.ix.1878 for £8.
Method of acquisition: Loan (1991) by Corpus Christi College
69 CE - 135 CE
Overstruck on denarius of Vespasian
Object composed of silver Diameter 18.4 mm Die Axis 0 degrees Weight 3.32 g
Inscription present: Legend within wreath
Inscription present: undertype inscription, bearing Vespasian's name and titles, still partially visible to right [...]AESAR VESPA[...]
Inscription present: Flagon with handle, palm branch to right
Accession number: CM.LS.1974-R
Primary reference Number: 175890
SNG: VI 1974
Mildenberg: D133.5
Stable URI
Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Coins and Medals
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