Code: 11924
This is an ancient Roman silver denarius, of Emperor Domitian, it was struck at Rome in 92 AD
Obverse: IMP CAES DOMIT AVG GERM P M TR P XI "Supreme commander (Imperator), Caesar, Domitian, emperor (Augustus), conqueror of the Germans, high priest, holder of tribunician power for the eleventh time." Laureate head right
Reverse: IMP XXI COS XVI CENS P P P "Supreme commander (Imperator) for the 21st time, consul for the 16th time, censor for life, father of the nation." Minerva standing left, holding thunderbolt and spear; shield at side.
An exceptional example with a fine portrait and toning, easily grades GVF+
CULTURE: ROMAN
DENOMINATION: Denarius
MATERIAL: Silver
DATE: 81 - 96 AD (This coin was minted in Rome in 92 AD)
SIZE: 18mm dia
WEIGHT: 3.63 grams
ATTRIBUTION: RIC 732
PROVENANCE: Private collection. Cologne, Germany.
