Summary
Silver denarius struck during the reign of the Emperor Domitian, Ancient Roman Empire, in the period 88 to 89 AD. Minted by Rome. Domitian was Consul for the 14th time (COS XIIII on this coin) in 88 AD but did not occupy the position for the 15th time until 90 AD.
Obverse Description
Laureate head of Domitian facing right; around, [IMP C]AES DOMIT AVG GERM P M TR P VII
Reverse Description
Minerva, wearing helmet, standing facing right on prow brandishing a spear in her right hand and holding a shield in her left, an owl at right on prow; around, IMP XIX COS XIIII CENS P P P
Edge Description
Plain
More Information
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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
88-89 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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Deity Depicted
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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), 3.309 g (Weight)
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Shape
Off round
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References
RIC.138 (Owl)
[Book] Mattingly, Harold & Sydenham, Edward A. 1972. The Roman Imperial Coinage. II., 170 Pages
[Catalogue] Pullin, Ruth. 2011. Nature Revealed: Eugene von Guerard.
