Dublin Core
Title
AE AS of Vespasian
Subject
Money; Coins (money)
Description
This Ancient Roman coin was minted in 71 C.E. out of Bronze. The coin honors the Roman emperor Vespasian who reigned from 69-79 A.D. Vespasian was the fourth and final emperor in the year of The Year of the Four Emperors (69 C.E.). Backing the coin is an Eagle, the symbol of power and courage of the Roman Empire. This is an ode to the strength of their Military at that time.
Creator
Vespasian
Source
RIC 2-497
Publisher
ARTH250 (Professor V. Rousseau, fall 2021)
Date
71 CE
Contributor
TAM
Rights
University Art Collection, University of St. Thomas (St. Paul)
Relation
[no text]
Format
Bronze (metal)
Language
Latin
Type
Physical Object
Identifier
2012.02.200
Coverage
Roman Empire