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coin; forgery(ancient)

Object Type: coin; forgery (ancient)
Museum number: R.11064
Denomination: denarius
Description: Silver coin; ancient forgery. (whole); Bust of Domitia, draped, right, hair massed in front and in long plait behind. (obverse); Pietas seated left, holding sceptre in left hand, extending right hand to child, standing left. (reverse)
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Dimensions: Die-axis: 5 o'clock; Weight: 2.98 grammes
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Bibliographic references: RE2 / Coins of the Roman Empire in the British Museum, vol.II: Vespasian to Domitian (66, p.312); RIC2.1 / The Roman Imperial Coinage, vol.2 part 1: From AD 69 to AD 96: Vespasian to Domitian (156, p.276) (type)
Location: Not on display
Subjects: emperor/empress; royal/imperial; classical deity; allegory/personification
Associated names: Named in inscription & portrayed: Domitia; Named in inscription & portrayed: Piety
Department: Coins and Medals
Registration number: R.11064
C&M catalogue number: RE2 (312) (66)