Dupondius of Domitian, Emperor of Rome from Rome Artist: Unknown
Mint: Rome
Ruler: Domitian, Emperor of Rome, A.D. 51–96, ruled 81–96

88

Numismatics

By appointment, Pratt Study Room
Medium

orichalcum

Dimensions

11.45 g, 6:00, 28.8 mm

Credit Line

Promised gift of Ben Lee Damsky

Loan number

ILE2013.17.61

Geography

Made in Rome, Italy

Culture

Roman

Period

1st century

Classification

Numismatics

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Numismatics

Obverse Description

Obverse Description: Radiate head right IMP CAES DOMIT AVG GERM P M TR P VIII CENS PER PP

Reverse Description

Reverse Description: Ludio or herald in robes and cap with two feathers standing at right facing left holding wand in extended right hand and circular shield on left arm. Altar at left inscribed LVD/SAEC/FEC. Burning candelabrum at center with three legs. COS - XIIII in the field at left and right
Object copyright
No Copyright - United States
Additional information

Object/Work type

coins, dupondii

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