As - Domitian VIRTVTI AVGVSTI S C, Virtus

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IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year85
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueAs = 1⁄16 Denarius
CurrencyDenarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215)
CompositionBronze
Weight9.8 g
Dimensions28 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationCoin alignment ↑↓
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC II.1#423, OCRE#ric.2_1(2).dom.423
Obverse descriptionBust of Domitian, laureate, right with aegis.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringIMP CAES DOMIT AVG GERM COS XI CENS PER P P
(Translation: Imperator Caesar Domitianus Augustus Germanicus, Consul Undecimum, Censor Perpetuus, Pater Patriae. Supreme commander (Imperator), Caesar, Domitian, emperor (Augustus), conqueror of the Germans, consul for the eleventh time, censor for life, father of the nation.)
Reverse descriptionVirtus standing right, resting foot on helmet, holding spear and parazonium.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringVIRTVTI AVGVSTI S C
(Translation: Virtuti Augusti. Senatus Consultum. To the courage of the emperor. Decree of the senate.)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (85)  - -
Catalog ID3391469530
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