Summary
Silver denarius struck during the reign of the Emperor Vespasian for his son Domitian in the period 77 to 78 AD, Ancient Roman Empire. Minted by Rome. Domitian was Consul for the fifth time (COS V on the reverse of this coin) in 77 AD and for the sixth time in 79 AD, the production of this coin is therefore bracketed to the period 77 to 78 AD.
Obverse Description
Laureate head of Domitian facing right; around, CAES [AVG F] DOMITIANVS
Reverse Description
She-wolf standing facing left but looking back and down, suckling the twins Romulus and Remus; above, COS V; in exergue, a boat
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
77-78 AD
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Issued By
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Mint
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Person Depicted
Domitian, Emperor (under), Vespasian, Emperor Titus Flavius, 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), 2.891 g (Weight)
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Shape
Off round
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References
RIC.241
[Book] Mattingly, Harold & Sydenham, Edward A. 1972. The Roman Imperial Coinage. II., 43 Pages
[Catalogue] Pullin, Ruth. 2011. Nature Revealed: Eugene von Guerard.
