Roman silver coin struck under Domitian, featuring the portrait of the emperor on the obverse and, on the reverse, Minerva.
Under the reign of Domitian, Minerva became the most frequently represented deity on imperial coinage. As the emperor’s personal protectress, she is often depicted brandishing a spear and holding a shield, an iconography inspired by the Greek warrior Athena (Athena Promachos).
Reference : RIC II²663 (RIC II 135)
Issuing authority : Domitian
Type : Denarius
Dating : AD 88-89
Mint : Rome
Metal : Silver
Diameter : 17.9 mm
Weight : 3.22 g
Obverse legend : IMP CAES DOMIT AVG GERM P M TR P VIII
Obverse description : Laureate head facing right.
Reverse legend : IMP XVIII COS XIIII CENS P P P
Reverse description : Minerva advancing to right, brandishing a spear and holding a shield.
Condition : Fine - Very Fine
Note : Spots.
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