Ancient Resource
Gold Aureus of Domitian Struck 87 AD // Minerva
Product Description
Imperial Rome, Domitian. 81 - 96 AD. Gold Aureus, struck 87 AD, Rome mint. His laureate head right, IMP CAES DOMIT AVG GERM PM TR P VI / Minerva standing lt., holding thunderbolt and spear, a shield at her feet, IMP XIIII COS XIII CENS P.P.P. Number 12 in Suetonius’ classic book, The Twelve Caesars. Son of the emperor Vespasian, Domitian saw himself as the new Augustus and his extensive building programs and significant wars popularized him with the people and the army. On the contrary his authoritarian characteristics alienated him from members of the Roman Senate, culminating in his assassination by court officials on 18 September, AD 96. The gold aureus was the highest value coin in regular circulation during the first century.
Product Details
- Measurements
.75"L x .75"W x .0625"H
- OriginItaly
— Struck 87 AD
— 20mm ø
— 7.4g
— Reference: RIC II 508; Calico 884
FAQ
This coin is gold. It was struck not too long after the Roman sack of Jerusalem.
Shipping Information
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Shipping AvailabilityCanada, United States
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Shipping PolicyStandard Ground Shipping
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Ship In3-4 weeks ⓘ
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Return PolicyFinal sale, not eligible for return or cancellation
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