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Æ15 - Domitianus as Caesar ΦΛΑΒΙ ΦΙΛΑΔΕΛΦΕΩΝ; Philadelphia, Lydia
| Bronze | 2.6 g | 14 mm |
| Issuer | Philadelphia (Conventus of Sardis) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Vespasian (Titus Flavius Vespasianus) (69-79) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 69-79 |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 2.6 g |
| Diameter | 14 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#292627 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Apollo standing, right, holding plectrum and lyre
Script: Greek
Lettering: ΦΛΑ(ΒΙ) ΦΙΛΑΔΕΛΦΕΩΝ
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Domitianus, who was a Roman emperor from 81 to 96 AD, but was not yet emperor when this coin was minted. Instead, he was serving as Caesar, or junior emperor, under his father Vespasian. This coin, therefore, provides a unique insight into the succession of power within the Roman Empire during that time period.
