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Domitian, Caesar 69-81. Aureus 20 mm 77-78 Rome. Laureate head right CAESAR AVG F DOMITIANVS / COS V Bearded Parthian, wearing cloak and trousers, kneeling right, holding standard with vexillum attached. RIC 959; GOLD, very fine to extremely fine / very fine
The depiction on the back - a type taken over from Augustus - refers to a highly remarkable event: an embassy from the Parthian king Vologases asked Vespasianus, the Roman hereditary enemy of all things, for military help against the Alans. Domitianus tried to get this command.
Additional Information
Category 1 | Roman Imperial Coins |
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Ruler | Domitian, Caesar |
Reign | 69-81 |
Denomination | Aureus |
Date | 77-78 |
Mint | Rome |
Material | Gold |
Condition | very fine to extremely fine / very fine |
Catalogue | RIC 959 |
Catalogue 2 | Calicó 819 |
Weight | 7.10 g |
Diameter | 20 mm |
Item Number | 86643 |