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Sestertius with bust of Titus
Roman
Imperial Period
A.D. 80–81
Mint: Rome
Medium/Technique
Bronze
Dimensions
Diameter: 34.5 mm. Weight: 25.29 gm. Die Axis: 6
Credit Line
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Cornelius C. Vermeule III
Accession Number1998.470
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAncient Greece and Rome
ClassificationsNumismatics – Coins
DescriptionObverse: Laureate bust of Titus right.
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Reverse: Annona standing, statuette of Aequitas on right hand, cornucopia in left. At left, modius with corn ears; at right stern of ship.
AN(letter reversed)NO NA
IMPTCAESVESPAVGPMTRPPPCOSVIII
Reverse: Annona standing, statuette of Aequitas on right hand, cornucopia in left. At left, modius with corn ears; at right stern of ship.
AN(letter reversed)NO NA
ProvenanceSaid to be from the Messenger Collection, lot 124; by date unknown: Mr. and Mrs. Cornelius C. Vermeule III Collection; gift of Mr. and Mrs. Cornelius C. Vermeule III to MFA, December 16, 1998