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Coin of Cyprus under Vespasian

Coin of Cyprus under Vespasian

r. 69-79 CE

Vespasian

Roman Provincial

Obv.: Bust of Vespasian, r., laureate. Rev.: Temple of Aphrodite at Paphos; garland hanging above the two cross-beams; at sides, two slender columns (candelabra?); in front, semicircular court enclosed by lattice fence. The cone has a double, flat top and a star on each side.

Bronze

Roman Imperial period, Early

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