Summary
Copper As struck during the reign of the Emperor Domitian, Ancient Roman Empire, in 87 AD. Minted by Rome. Domitian was Consul for the 13th time (COS XIII on this coin) in 87 AD and for the 14th time from 1 Jan 88. The production of the coin therefore belongs in 87 AD.
Obverse Description
Laureate head of Domitian facing right; around, IMP CAES DOMIT AVG GERM COS XIII CENS PER P P
Reverse Description
Moneta standing facing left holding scales in her right hand and resting a cornucopiae in her left arm; in field divided by figure, S C; around, MONETA AVGVSTI
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), George McArthur, 15 Mar 1976
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Date Issued
87 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
Copper
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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
29 mm (Outside Diameter), 10.073 g (Weight)
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Shape
Off round
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References
RIC.354b
[Thesis] Lugton, Mary E. 1989. George McArthur of Maldon: his Life and his Book Collection.
[Catalogue] Morrison, Ian. 2003. The Baker of Maldon.
[Book] Mattingly, Harold & Sydenham, Edward A. 1972. The Roman Imperial Coinage. II., 198 Pages
