Summary
Copper As struck during the reign of the Emperor Domitian, Ancient Roman Empire, in the period 85-96 AD. Minted by Rome. This coin is badly corroded, no useful datable parts of the legend help tie down exactly when it was produced. The Fortuna reverse was employed between 85 and 96 AD.
Obverse Description
Laureate head of Domitian facing right; around, IMP CAES DOMIT AVG GERM [COS ?? CENS ?? P P]
Reverse Description
Fortuna standing facing left holding a rudder and cornucopiae dividing the letters S C; around [FORTVNAE] AVGVST
Edge Description
Plain
More Information
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Collecting Areas
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Acquisition Information
Transfer from Melbourne Branch of Royal Mint, 1978
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Date Issued
85-96 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
05
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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
26 mm (Outside Diameter), 8.85 g (Weight)
corroded and worn
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Shape
Off round
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References
RIC.299 or 333, 353, 367, 394, 407, 422
[Book] Mattingly, Harold & Sydenham, Edward A. 1972. The Roman Imperial Coinage. II., 192-206 Pages
