Summary
Possibly an orichalcum sestertius of the Emperor Domitian, Ancient Roman Empire, struck in the period 90-91 AD but may be a nineteenth century cast copy. Mint uncertain. Found in a safe in the national Gallery of Victoria in about 1904 considered to be probably a cast copy.
Obverse Description
Laureate head of Domitian facing right; around, IMP [CAES] DOMIT AVG GERM COS XV CENS PER P P
Reverse Description
Jupiter seated left holding Victory and a sceptre; around, IOVI VICTORI; in exergue, S C
Edge Description
Plain
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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
81-96 AD
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Issued By
Emperor Domitian - Ancient Roman Empire, Ancient Roman Empire
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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
34 mm (Outside Diameter), 29.589 g (Weight)
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Shape
Round
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References
cf RIC.388
[Book] Mattingly, Harold & Sydenham, Edward A. 1972. The Roman Imperial Coinage. II., 203 Pages