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Aureus - Domitian CERES AVGVST; Ceres
| Gold | 7.2 g | 19.5 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Vespasian (Titus Flavius Vespasianus) (69-79) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 77-78 |
| Value | 1 Aureus = 25 Denarii |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 7.2 g |
| Diameter | 19.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#249884 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Ceres standing left, holding corn ears, poppy, and sceptre.
Script: Latin
Lettering: CERES AVGVST
Translation:
Ceres Augusta.
Ceres, the venerable.
Comment
Mass varies: 7.09–7.3 g;Diameter varies: 19–19.5 mm;
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Aureus - Domitian (CERES AVGVST; Ceres) coin was minted during the reign of Emperor Domitian (AD 77-78) and features the goddess Ceres on the reverse side. Ceres was the Roman goddess of agriculture and fertility, and her depiction on the coin symbolized the prosperity and abundance of the Roman Empire. The coin was made of gold and weighed 7.2 grams, making it a valuable and highly sought-after collector's item among numismatists and history enthusiasts.
