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Aureus - Domitian GERMANICVS COS XIIII; Victory
88 year| Gold | 7.4 g | - |
| 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 | 7.4 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#251994 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Domitian in triumphal quadriga left, holding branch and sceptre; car decorated with image of Victory crowning trophy.
Script: Latin
Lettering: GERMANICVS COS XIIII
Translation:
Germanicus, Consul Quartum Decimum.
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; Victory) (88) coin is that it features a unique blend of Roman and Germanic influences in its design. The obverse side of the coin depicts the Roman emperor Domitian, while the reverse side features the Roman goddess Victory holding a trophy and a shield with the inscription "GERMANICVS" - a nod to the Germanic tribes that were incorporated into the Roman Empire during Domitian's reign. This blending of cultures is a testament to the diverse and multicultural nature of the Roman Empire at the time.
