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Domitian 81-96. Aureus 20 mm 88-89 Rome. Laureate head of Domitian right DOMITIANVS AVGVSTVS / GERMANICVS COS XVII Mourning Germania seated right on shield; broken spear below. RIC 127; GOLD, nearly extremely fine
The reverse image commemorates the victory of Domitian over the Germanic Chatti in 83 AD and the subsequent triumph in Rome, here symbolized by a mourning German woman equipped with the attributes characteristic of the northern tribes (tight-fitting trousers, hexagonal shield and lance).
Additional Information
Category 1 | Roman Imperial Coins |
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Ruler | Domitian |
Reign | 81-96 |
Denomination | Aureus |
Date | 88-89 |
Mint | Rome |
Material | Gold |
Condition | nearly extremely fine |
Catalogue | RIC 127 |
Catalogue 2 | RIC online 560 |
Weight | 7.50 g |
Diameter | 20 mm |
Item Number | 98344 |