Dupondius (Coin) Portraying Emperor Vespasian
Ancient Roman
69–79
- Medium
- Bronze
- Dimensions
- Diam.: 2.8 cm (1 1/8 in.)
- Genre
- Coins
- Museum
- Art Institute of Chicago
Styles
Tags
portraitcoininorganic materialgreco-romanancient artnonferrous metalbronzegreco-roman (egyptian)copper alloymetal
About
The front (obverse) of this coin portrays the radiate head of Emperor Vespasian, facing left. The back (reverse) depicts the goddess Concordia, standing to the left.
