Dupondius - Domitian ANNONA AVG S C, Annona

€2.00
IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year85
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Dupondius = 1/8 Denarius
CurrencyDenarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215)
CompositionBronze
Weight13.4 g
Dimensions29.5 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC II.1#287, OCRE#ric.2_1(2).dom.287
Obverse descriptionBust of Domitian, radiate, right with aegis.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringIMP CAES DOMITIAN AVG GERM COS XI
(Translation: Imperator Caesar Domitianus Augustus Germanicus, Consul Undecimum. Supreme commander (Imperator), Caesar, Domitian, emperor (Augustus), conqueror of the Germans, consul for the eleventh time.)
Reverse descriptionAnnona seated right, holding sack of corn-ears; stern behind; small figure right.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringANNONA AVG S C
(Translation: Annona Augusti. Senatus Consultum. Imperial grain supply. Decree of the senate.)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (85)  - -
Catalog ID6829605120
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