Denarius (Coin) Portraying Emperor Domitian
- Medium
- Silver
- Dimensions
- Diam.: 1.8 cm (3/4 in.)
- Genre
- coin
- Museum
- Art Institute of Chicago
Tags
portraitcoininorganic materialancient artnonferrous metalbronzecopper alloyroman (ancient, style or period)metal
About
The front (obverse) of this coin portrays the head of Emperor Domitian, facing to the right. The back (reverse) depicts the goddess Pallas (Minerva) Standing on a ship, facing right, and holding a shield and throwing a spear.
