Coin of Sardis under Vespasian
CoinsRoman Provincial1st century CE

Coin of Sardis under Vespasian

69-79

Artists

VespasianCoin Constituent

Description

Obv.: Draped bust of Dionysos wearing band across forehead and ivy wreath, with long curly hair, r. Rev.: Fully draped statue of Zeus, l. holding eagle with open wings on left hand. Inscription runs vertically behind him, from feet to head.

Classification
Coins
Technique
Struck
Medium
Bronze
Culture
Roman Provincial
Period
Roman Imperial period, Early
Century
1st century CE
Division
Asian and Mediterranean Art
Department
Department of Ancient and Byzantine Art & Numismatics

Dimensions

5.45 g

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