Domitian (81–96 CE), Sestertius

Artist/Culture Roman

Dateabout 85 CE

Mediumbronze

Dimensions0.4 mm (1 3/8 in.)

ClassificationsMetalwork

Credit LineGift of Mr. and Mrs. Mark Salton

Terms

Object number2001.307

Descriptionobv. bust of Domitian, laureate, with aegis, to right, 'IMP.CAES.DOMIT.AVG.GERM.COS.XI.CENS.POT.P.P', around;

rev. Ceres, draped, veiled, diademed, seated left, holding corn-ears in extended right hand and torch in left, in front of her stands Annona right, with outer garment falling down over hips, holding cornucopiae in left hand, right hand on hip, in background, modius on altar and prow right, 'ANNONA AVGVST', 'S G', in exergue; mint of Rome
ProvenanceMr. and Mrs. Mark Salton

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