Vespasian Heifer of Myron Very Rare AR Denarius Roman Empire 76 AD Silver Coin Museum Reproduction CSRD0079

The cow that appears on this coin is generally thought to be one of the famous statues by the fifth century Greek sculptor Myron. This statue went on to adorned the Temple of Pax (later the Forum Pacis), built by Vespasian to celebrate the end of the Jewish War. Myron’s statues were brought to Rome by Octavian and were originally placed in the temple of Apollo on the Palatine, which he dedicated in 28 B.C. Vespasian moved them to the new Temple of Pax that he began building in 71 AD.
DESIGN:
Obverse side
Laureate head of Vespasian right
Legend:
IMP CAESAR VESPASIANVS AVG

Reverse side
Bull standing right
Legend:
COS VII across field

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