Summary
Silver denarius struck during the reign of the Emperor Titus in the name of his brother Domitian in 80 AD, Ancient Roman Empire. Minted by Rome. The Minerva reverse is listed with the obverse legend beginning "CAESAR AVG F" in RIC p.121, this, beginning "CAESAR DIVI F", a form used later in 80 AD, is not listed.
Obverse Description
Laureate head of Domitian facing right; around, CAESAR DIVI F DOMITIANVS COS VII
Reverse Description
Minerva advancing left brandishing a spear and holding a shield; around, PRINCEPS IVVENTVTIS
Edge Description
Plain
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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
80 AD
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Issued By
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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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Classification
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Category
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Discipline
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Type of item
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Dimensions
3.459 g (Weight)
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Shape
Off round
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References
RIC.48 for obverse, RIC.41 for reverse
[Book] Mattingly, Harold & Sydenham, Edward A. 1972. The Roman Imperial Coinage. II., 121 Pages
[Catalogue] Pullin, Ruth. 2011. Nature Revealed: Eugene von Guerard.
