Summary
Copper As struck during the reign of the Emperor Domitian, Ancient Roman Empire, in the period 90 to 91 AD. Minted by Rome. Domitian was Consul for the 15th time (COS XV on this coin) in 90 AD and for the 16th time from 1 Jan 92. The production of the coin therefore belongs in the period 90 to 91 AD.
Obverse Description
Laureate head of Domitian facing right; around, IMP CAES DOMIT AVG GERM COS XV CENS PER P P
Reverse Description
Virtus standing facing right holding spear in his right hand; in field divided by figure, S C; around, [VIRTVTI] 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
90-91 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
28 mm (Outside Diameter), 11.202 g (Weight)
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Shape
Round
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References
RIC.397
[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., 203 Pages
