Aureus - Domitian
88 year| Gold | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Domitian (Titus Flavius Domitianus) (81-96) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 88 |
| 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#252033 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Herald, holding shield and wand, standing left of column inscribed COS XIIII LVD SAEC FEC; incense burner right.
Comment
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)Interesting fact
The Aureus - Domitian (88) coin was used as a means of payment for Roman soldiers, and it was also used to pay taxes. It was a valuable coin, and it was often used as a form of bribery or payment for services rendered. In fact, the coin was so valuable that it was often used as a form of currency in trade and commerce, and it was widely accepted throughout the Roman Empire.
