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Sestertius with head of Domitian

Roman
Imperial Period
A.D. 85
Mint: Rome

Medium/Technique Bronze
Dimensions Diameter: 35 mm. Weight: 22.87 gm. Die Axis: 6
Credit Line Theodora Wilbour Fund in memory of Zoë Wilbour
Accession Number64.2126
NOT ON VIEW
ClassificationsNumismaticsCoins

DescriptionObverse: Head of Domitian, laureate, right.
IMPCAESDOMITAVGGERM COSXICENSPOTPP
Reverse: Victory stands to right, supporting shield attached to trophy. At right, Germany seated, weeping.
DE / GER (on shield) S C (in field)

ProvenanceBy 1964: with A. H. Baldwin & Sons, Ltd., 1-11 John Adam Street, The Adelphi, London; purchased by MFA from A. H. Baldwin & Sons, Ltd., December 9, 1964