Summary
Copper As struck during the reign of the Emperor Domitian, Ancient Roman Empire, in the period 92 to 94 AD. Minted by Rome. Domitian was Consul for the 16th time (COS XVI on this coin) in 92 AD and for the 17th time from 1 Jan 95. The production of the coin therefore belongs in the period 92 to 94 AD.
Obverse Description
Laureate head of Domitian facing right; around, IMP CAES DOMIT AVG GERM COS XVI CENS PER P P
Reverse Description
Virtus standing facing right holding spear in his right hand and parazonium cradled in left arm; in field divided by figure, S C; around, VIRTVTI AVGVSTI
Edge Description
Plain
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Collecting Areas
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Acquisition Information
Transfer from National Gallery of Victoria (NGV), Dr William Howat, 15 Mar 1976
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Date Issued
92-94 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
27 mm (Outside Diameter), 11.144 g (Weight)
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Shape
Off round
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References
RIC.409
[Book] Mattingly, Harold & Sydenham, Edward A. 1972. The Roman Imperial Coinage. II., 205 Pages