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Sestertius of Domitian, Rome

Sestertius of Domitian, Rome

r. 81 - 96 CE

Domitian

Roman Imperial

Obv.: Laureate bust of Domitian r., with aegis; around, IMP CAES DOMIT AVG GERM COS XI CENS POT P P. Rev.: Domitian standing r., clasping hands over altar with officer standing l.; behind officer, one soldier with standard and two soldiers at r., one of which with aquila and wearing animal-skin headdress; in exergue, S C.

Bronze

Roman Imperial period, Early

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