© D. Friedman
© D. Friedman
Æ - Domitianus Neapolis
| Bronze | - | 21 mm |
| Issuer | Neapolis (Judaea) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Domitian (Titus Flavius Domitianus) (81-96) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 82-87 |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Thickness | 3 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#109029 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Palm tree with date below
Script: Greek
Lettering:
In four lines:
ΦΛΑ / ΟΥΙ
ΝΕΑ / ΠΟΛΙ
ΣΑ / ΜΑ
L / AI (or EI)
Translation:
Phlaoui(a) Neapoli(s) Sama(ritika)
is the greek equivalent for: "FLAVIA NOVA CIVITAS SAMAREA"
that is to say: "Flavian New-City in Samaria".
The date below is 82/83 CE.
Comment
Understanding of the reverse:
The palm tree is the symbol for the Roman province of Judea, in which are located the region of Samaria and the city of Neapolis, currently Naplouse, founded in the year 72 by the father of Domitian, the emperor Vespasian (Titus Flavius Vespasianus), whose family name its own former name Flavia Neapolis was coined on.
Référence : SNG ANS 962.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Æ - Domitianus (Neapolis) (82-87) from Neapolis (Judaea) made of Bronze is that it features an image of the Roman emperor Domitian on one side and a depiction of the goddess Victory on the other. This coin was minted during Domitian's reign (81-96 AD) and was likely used for everyday transactions in the Roman Empire.
