Summary
Copper As 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 and for the 15th time from 1 Jan 90. The production of the coin therefore belongs in the period 88 to 89 AD.
Obverse Description
Laureate head of Domitian facing right; around, IMP CAES DOMIT AVG GERM COS XIIII CENS PER P P
Reverse Description
Fortuna standing facing left holding rudder in her right hand and cradling a cornucopiae in her left arm; in field divided by figure, S C; around, FORTVNAE AVGVSTI
Edge Description
Plain
More Information
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Collecting Areas
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Acquisition Information
Transfer from Melbourne Branch of Royal Mint, 1978
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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
Bronze
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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
28 mm (Outside Diameter), 9.48 g (Weight)
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Shape
Off round
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References
RIC.371
[Book] Mattingly, Harold & Sydenham, Edward A. 1972. The Roman Imperial Coinage. II., 200 Pages