Coin (obverse), Denarius, of Domitian (under Vespasian)

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This silver coin was minted in Rome by Domitian, the second son of the emperor Vespasian, in 76 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 Domitian wearing a laurel wreath facing to the right. The inscription 'CAESAR AVG F DOMIT[IANVS]' identifies Domitian, his title Caesar awarded to him by his father in 69 AD, and his status as son of the emperor. The coin was struck off centre.

The foundation of the Roman imperial coinage system was the denarius. Alongside this there was a limited gold series, based on the aureus, and a base metal series based on the sestertius. A denarius was of high value, equivalent to a soldier's daily wage.

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• Online ID: 000-180-001-571-C
• Image Rights Holder: National Museums Scotland
• Project: National Museums Scotland Part 2
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• Ref: National Museums Scotland  A.1915.188
• Date: 76
  Minted in 76 AD
  
• Material: Silver. Inscription: Obv. CAESAR AVG F DOMIT(IANVS); head of domitian, laureate, r. / Rev. COS IIII: Pegasus walking r.
  Coin Type: RIC 238
  Coin, denarius
  
• Dimensions: 19.00 mm D / Die Axis: 6.0
  
• What: Coin Type: RIC 238
  Coin, denarius
  
• Subject: Ancient Coin Collection
  
• Who: Domitian
  Pegasus
  Vespasian
  
• Where: Italy, Rome
  
• Event:
• Description: Silver denarius of Vespasian, Rome, 76
  
• 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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