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Code: 12039
This is an ancient Roman silver denarius, of Emperor Domitian, it was struck at Rome between 92 - 93 AD
Obverse: IMP CAES DOMIT AVG GERM P M TR P XII "Supreme commander (Imperator), Caesar, Domitian, emperor (Augustus), conqueror of the Germans, high priest, holder of tribunician power for the twelth time." Laureate head right
Reverse: IMP XXII COS XVI CENS P P P "Supreme commander (Imperator) for the 22nd time, consul for the 16th time, censor for life, father of the nation." Minerva brandishing a javelin to right.
A good example with a fine portrait and good toning, grades VF
CULTURE: ROMAN
DENOMINATION: Denarius
MATERIAL: Silver
DATE: 81 - 96 AD (This coin was minted in Rome between 92 - 93 AD)
SIZE: 18mm dia
WEIGHT: 3.22 grams
ATTRIBUTION: RIC 739
PROVENANCE: Private collection. Cologne, Germany.