Coin (obverse), Denarius, of Domitian

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This silver coin was minted in Rome by the emperor Domitian in 95 or 96 AD. It is a type called a denarius, the most common Roman silver coin. This picture shows the obverse of the coin.

The obverse has the head of the emperor wearing a laurel wreath, facing to the right. Around him is the inscription 'IMP CAES DOMIT AVG GERM P M TR P XV' which identifies the emperor and abbreviates many of his titles.

The emperor Domitian was a vain man who many feel verged on insanity towards the end of his reign. Increasingly brutal and unpopular, he held power due to the loyalty of the army. He was murdered in 96 AD.

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• Online ID: 000-180-001-550-C
• Image Rights Holder: National Museums Scotland
• Project: National Museums Scotland Part 2
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• Ref: National Museums Scotland  A.1932.478
• Date: 95 - 96
  Minted in 95 or 96 AD
  
• Material: Silver. Inscription: Obv. IMP CAES DOMIT AVG GERM P M TR P XV; head of Domitian, laureate, r. / Rev. IMP XXII COS XVII CENS P P P; Minerva standing l., holding thunderbolt and spear, shield at her feet
  Coin Type: RIC 192
  Coin, denarius
  
• Dimensions: 19.00 mm D / Die Axis: 6.0
  
• What: Coin Type: RIC 192
  Coin, denarius
  
• Subject: Ancient Coin Collection
  
• Who: Domitian
  Minerva
  
• Where: Italy, Rome
  
• Event:
• Description: Silver denarius of Domitian, Rome, 95 - 96
  
• References:
  • Mattingly, Harold and Sydenham, Edward A. The Roman Imperial Coinage. Vol. II. Vespasian to Hadrian. London: Spink & Son, Ltd, 1926. 
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