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Identification and Creation

Object Number
1976.40.431
People
Domitian, Roman (r. 81 - 96 CE)
Title
As of Domitian, Rome
Classification
Coins
Work Type
coin
Date
86 CE
Places
Creation Place: Ancient & Byzantine World, Europe, Rome (Latium)
Period
Roman Imperial period, Early
Culture
Roman Imperial
Persistent Link
https://hvrd.art/o/180618

Physical Descriptions

Medium
Bronze
Metal
AE
Technique
Struck
Dimensions
10.4 g
Die Axis
6
Denomination
as
Date on Object
COS XII CENS PER
Inscriptions and Marks
  • Obverse Inscription: IMP CAES DOMIT AVG GERM COS XII CENS PER P P
  • Reverse Inscription: VIRTVTI AVGVSTI S C

State, Edition, Standard Reference Number

Standard Reference Number
RIC II.1 2, 500 p. 299

Acquisition and Rights

Credit Line
Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Transfer from Harvard College Library
Accession Year
1976
Object Number
1976.40.431
Division
Asian and Mediterranean Art
Contact
am_asianmediterranean@harvard.edu
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Descriptions

Description
Obv.: Laureate bust of Domitian r., with aegis; around, IMP CAES DOMIT AVG GERM COS XII CENS PER P P.
Rev.: Virtus standing r., foot on helmet, with spear and parazonium; around, VIRTVTI [AVGV]STI; in field, S - C.

Verification Level

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