000-180-001-528-C
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Coin (obverse), Denarius, of Domitian
This silver coin was minted in Rome by the emperor Domitian in 93 or 94 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. Around him is the inscription 'IMP CAES DOMIT AVG GERM P M TR P XIII' which identifies the emperor and abbreviates many of his titles.
The Romans needed coins for one main purpose - to pay the salaries of her huge military force. They were also needed to pay the salaries of her officials and to fund public works and special payments to the poor.
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| Online ID: |
000-180-001-528-C |
| Image Rights Holder: |
National Museums Scotland |
| Project: |
0504: National Museums Scotland Part 2
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| Ref: |
National Museums Scotland H.C11720 |
| Date: |
93 - 94
Minted in 93 or 94 AD
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| Material: |
Silver; edge nick and small crack at 12.0 (obverse); slight abrasions; slight to moderate wear. Inscription: Obv. IMP CAES DOMIT AVG GERM P M TR P XIII; laureate head right / Rev. IMP XXII COS XVI CENS P P P; Minerva advancing right, brandishing javelin a
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| Dimensions: |
20.00 x 21.00 mm D / Die Axis: 6.0
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| What: |
Coin Type: RIC 175
Coin, denarius
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| Subject: |
Queen Street Coin Collection
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| Who: |
Domitian
Minerva
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| Where: |
Italy, Rome
Roman Empire
Scotland, Roxburghshire, Newstead
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| Description: |
Silver denarius of Domitian, Rome, AD 93 - 94
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| 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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