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Aureus - Domitia DIVVS CAESAR IMP DOMITIANI F
| Gold | 6.3 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Domitian (Titus Flavius Domitianus) (81-96) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 82-83 |
| Value | 1 Aureus = 25 Denarii |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 6.3 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#251582 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Son of Domitian as infant standing on globe surrounded by seven stars.
Script: Latin
Lettering: DIVVS CAESAR IMP DOMITIANI F
Unabridged legend: Divus Caesar, Imperator, Domitiani Filius.
Translation: The divine Caesar, supreme commander (Imperator), son of Domitian.
Comment
Mass varies: 3.4–7.74 g;Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Aureus - Domitia (DIVVS CAESAR IMP DOMITIANI F) (82-83) coin is that it features an image of the Roman emperor Domitian, who ruled from 81 to 96 AD, on one side, and a depiction of his wife Domitia Longina, who was a prominent figure in Roman society, on the other side. This coin was minted during a time when the Roman Empire was at its peak, and it is a testament to the advanced minting techniques and artistic skills of the Roman Empire during that period.
