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Aureus - Domitian GERMANICVS COS XIIII; Minerva
88 year| Gold | 7.5 g | 21 mm |
| 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 |
| Weight | 7.5 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#251990 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Minerva standing right on top of rostral column, holding spear and shield; owl right.
Script: Latin
Lettering: GERMANICVS COS XIIII
Unabridged legend: Germanicus, Consul Quartum Decimum.
Translation: Conqueror of the Germans, consul for the 14th time.
Comment
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Aureus - Domitian (GERMANICVS COS XIIII; Minerva) (88) coin is that it features the image of the Roman goddess Minerva on the reverse side, which was a common practice during the reign of Domitian (81-96 AD) to honor the gods and goddesses of the Roman pantheon. Minerva, the goddess of wisdom, war, and crafts, was considered an important deity in Roman mythology and was often depicted on coins during this period. The inclusion of her image on this coin highlights the significance of Roman mythology and religion in the daily lives of the people during this time.
