© Bibliothèque nationale de France / Gallica
© Bibliothèque nationale de France / Gallica
As - Domitian MONETA AVGVST S C; Moneta
84 year| Bronze | 12.01 g | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Domitian (Titus Flavius Domitianus) (81-96) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 84 |
| Value | As = 1⁄16 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 12.01 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#251637 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Moneta standing left, holding scales and cornucopiae.
Script: Latin
Lettering: MONETA AVGVST S C
Translation:
Moneta Augusti. Senatus Consultum.
The mint of the emperor. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of the Roman goddess Moneta, who was the goddess of money and minting. This image was included on the coin to symbolize the authority and legitimacy of the Roman Empire's currency.
