Summary
Silver denarius struck during the reign of the Emperor Domitian, Ancient Roman Empire, in 91 AD. Minted by Rome. Domitian was Consul for the 15th time (COS XV on this coin) through 90 and 91 AD and had held the tribunician power eleven times (TR P XI on this coin) during the period 91-92 AD. The production of the coin therefore belongs in 91 AD before his 16th Consulship on 1 Jan 92 AD.
Obverse Description
Laureate head of Domitian facing right; around, IMP CAES DOMIT AVG GERM P M TR P XI
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 on right; around, IMP XXI COS XV CENS P P P
Edge Description
Plain
More Information
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Collecting Areas
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Acquisition Information
Purchase from Classical Numismatics, 28 Apr 1977
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Date Issued
91 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
07
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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
19 mm (Outside Diameter), 3.45 g (Weight)
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Shape
Off round
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References
RIC.157
[Book] Mattingly, Harold & Sydenham, Edward A. 1972. The Roman Imperial Coinage. II., 172 Pages