© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
As - Germanicus IMP D CAES DIVI VESP F AVG REST
| Bronze | 9.4 g | 26.5 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Domitian (Titus Flavius Domitianus) (81-96) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 81-82 |
| Value | As = 1⁄16 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 9.4 g |
| Diameter | 26.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#252261 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Legend surrounding large S C.
Script: Latin
Lettering: IMP D CAES DIVI VESP F AVG REST
Translation:
Imperator Domitianus Caesar, Divi Vespasiani Filius, Augustus, Restituit.
Supreme commander (Imperator) Domitian Caesar, son of the divine Vespasian, emperor (Augustus), has restored [this coin].
Comment
Mass varies: 8.28–10.75 g;Diameter varies: 26–27 mm;
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a portrait of Germanicus, who was a popular Roman general and the adopted son of Tiberius, the Roman emperor at the time. Despite his popularity, Germanicus died under mysterious circumstances, leading to rumors of poisoning and conspiracy. This coin was minted during his lifetime, and it is believed that his image was included on the coin to promote his image as a powerful and influential leader.
