Silver Denarius of Emperor Domitian

Code: 10105

This is an ancient Roman silver denarius, of Emperor Domitian, it was struck at Rome between 90 - 91 AD 

Obverse:  IMP CAES DOMIT AVG GERM P M TR P X "Supreme commander (Imperator), Caesar, Domitian, emperor (Augustus), conqueror of the Germans, high priest, holder of tribunician power for the tenth time" Laureate head right

Reverse:  IMP XXI COS XV CENS P P P "Supreme commander (Imperator) for the 21st time, consul for the 15th time, censor for life, father of the nation" Minerva advancing right, holding spear and shield.

The coin is a good example, in excavated condition with heavy scratching to the surfaces.

CULTURE: ROMAN

DENOMINATION: Denarius

MATERIAL: Silver

DATE: 81 - 96 AD (This coin was minted in Rome between 90 - 91 AD)

SIZE: 17mm dia

WEIGHT: 3.05 grams

ATTRIBUTION: RIC II.1# 719

PROVENANCE: Private collection. Gloucester, United Kingdom.