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Sestertius with bust of Domitian
Roman
Imperial Period
A.D. 90–91
Mint: Rome
Medium/Technique
Bronze
Dimensions
Diameter: 37 mm. Weight: 27.22 gm. Die Axis: 7
Credit Line
Theodora Wilbour Fund in memory of Zoë Wilbour
Accession Number68.613
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CollectionsAncient Greece and Rome
ClassificationsNumismatics – Coins
DescriptionObverse: Bust of Domitian, laureate, right.
IMPCAESDOMITAVGGERM COSXVCENSPERPP
Reverse: Emperor stands to left, thunderbolt in right hand, spear in left, being crowned by Victory at right. She holds palm branch in left hand. SC (in exergue)
IMPCAESDOMITAVGGERM COSXVCENSPERPP
Reverse: Emperor stands to left, thunderbolt in right hand, spear in left, being crowned by Victory at right. She holds palm branch in left hand. SC (in exergue)
ProvenanceBy date unknown: with Robert E. Hecht, Jr.; October 9, 1968: purchased by MFA from Robert E. Hecht, Jr.