Summary
Silver denarius struck during the reign of the Emperor Titus in the name of his brother Domitian in 80-81 AD, Ancient Roman Empire. Minted by Rome. Domitian was Consul for the seventh time (COS VII on this coin) in 80 AD and from September 81 AD became emperor with his titles including - AVG, P M, TR P and P P
Obverse Description
Laureate head of Domitian facing right; around, CAESAR DIVI F DOMITIANVS COS VII
Reverse Description
Altar garlanded and lighted; around, PRINCEPS IVVENTVTIS
Edge Description
Plain
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Collecting Areas
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Acquisition Information
Transfer from National Gallery of Victoria (NGV), 15 Mar 1976
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Date Issued
80-81 AD
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Issued By
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Mint
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Person Depicted
Emperor Domitian - Ancient Roman Empire, Ancient Roman Empire
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Denomination
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Material
Silver
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Axis
06
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Classification
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Discipline
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Type of item
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Dimensions
18 mm (Outside Diameter), 3.089 g (Weight)
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Shape
Off round
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References
RIC.50
[Book] Mattingly, Harold & Sydenham, Edward A. 1972. The Roman Imperial Coinage. II., 122 Pages
[Catalogue] Pullin, Ruth. 2011. Nature Revealed: Eugene von Guerard.