Summary
Silver denarius struck during the reign of the Emperor Domitian, Ancient Roman Empire, in the period 92 to 93 AD. Minted by Rome. Domitian was Consul for the 16th time (COS XVI on this coin) from 92 to 1 Jan 95 and had held the tribunician power twelve times (TR P XII on this coin) during the period 92-93 AD. The production of the coin therefore belongs 92 to 93 AD
Obverse Description
Laureate head of Domitian facing right; around, IMP CAES DOMIT AVG GERM P M TR P XII
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 XXII COS XVI CENS P P P
Edge Description
Plain
More Information
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Collecting Areas
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Acquisition Information
Purchase from Max Stern & Co. Ltd, 1976
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Date Issued
92-93 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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Category
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Discipline
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Type of item
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Dimensions
19 mm (Outside Diameter), 3.074 g (Weight)
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Shape
Off round
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References
RIC.172 (owl)
[Book] Mattingly, Harold & Sydenham, Edward A. 1972. The Roman Imperial Coinage. II., 174 Pages