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Identification and Creation

Object Number
2008.2.178
People
Domitian, Roman (r. 81 - 96 CE)
Title
Coin of Caesarea under Domitian
Classification
Coins
Work Type
coin
Date
81-96 CE
Places
Creation Place: Ancient & Byzantine World, Asia, Caesarea Maritima (Samaria)
Period
Roman Imperial period
Culture
Roman Provincial
Persistent Link
https://hvrd.art/o/323230

Physical Descriptions

Medium
Bronze
Metal
AE
Technique
Struck
Dimensions
10 g
2.4 cm (15/16 in.)
Die Axis
12
Inscriptions and Marks
  • Obverse Inscription: IMP DOMITIANVS CAES AVG GERMANICUS

State, Edition, Standard Reference Number

Standard Reference Number
AJC II, p. 291, 6

Acquisition and Rights

Credit Line
Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Alpheus Hyatt Purchasing Fund and purchase through the generosity of the Estate of Leo Mildenberg
Accession Year
2008
Object Number
2008.2.178
Division
Asian and Mediterranean Art
Contact
am_asianmediterranean@harvard.edu
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Descriptions

Description
Obv.: head of Domitian r., around Latin inscription
Rev.: Minerva standing on galley to r., holding shield in l. hand and spear in r., on l., trophy, on r., palm branch, between Minerva and prow of galley, small owl

Verification Level

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