Aureus - Domitia DIVVS CAESAR IMP DOMITIANI F
| Gold | - | - |
| 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 |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#251585 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Son of Domitian as infant standing on globe surrounded by crescent and six stars.
Script: Latin
Lettering: DIVVS CAESAR IMP DOMITIANI F
Translation:
Divus Caesar, Imperator, Domitiani Filius.
The divine Caesar, supreme commander (Imperator), son of Domitian.
Comment
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)Interesting fact
The Aureus - Domitia coin was minted during the reign of Emperor Domitian (81-96 AD), and it features an image of his wife, Domitia Longina, on the reverse side. This coin is significant because it marks the first time a Roman empress was depicted on a coin, setting a precedent for future empresses to be featured on Roman currency.
