Aureus of Domitian, Rome, A.D. 95-96. 1996.2.3.

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Obverse: DOMITIANVS AVGVSTVS - Head of Domitian, bare, right
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Reverse: GERMANICVS COS XVII - Minerva standing right on top of rostral column, holding spear and shield; owl right

Physical Description

  • Axis: 6

  • Measurements

    • Diameter: 20
    • Weight: 7.6

Typological Description

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Administrative History

  • Identifier: 1996.2.3

  • Provenance

    • 1996: Acquired from Rare Coins & Classical Arts Ltd., 1996.
    • 1984: Ex: Johns Hopkins University, Garrett Collection, from the auction by NFA/Leu in 1984. Acquired by T. Harrison Garret, 19th Century.
  • Department: Roman
  • Collection: The Fralin Museum of Art

Rights

  • Rights: The object and images are not under copyright (Public Domain) in the United States.

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