Summary
Silver denarius struck during the reign of the Emperor Domitian, Ancient Roman Empire, in 82 AD. Minted by Rome. Domitian was Consul for the eighth time (COS VIII on this coin) in 82 AD. From September 81 AD, with the death of his brother, the Emperor Titus, he became emperor with his titles including - AVG, P M, TR P and P P all found on this coin
Obverse Description
Laureate head of Domitian facing right; around, IMP CAES DOMITIANVS AVG P M
Reverse Description
Wreath on curule chair; around, TR POT COS VIII P P
Edge Description
Plain
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Collection Names
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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
82 AD
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Issued By
Emperor Domitian - Ancient Roman Empire, Ancient Roman Empire
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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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Category
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Discipline
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Type of item
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Dimensions
18 mm (Outside Diameter), 3.325 g (Weight)
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Shape
Off round
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References
RIC.26
[Book] Mattingly, Harold & Sydenham, Edward A. 1972. The Roman Imperial Coinage. II., 156 Pages
[Catalogue] Pullin, Ruth. 2011. Nature Revealed: Eugene von Guerard.