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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Aureus - Domitian GERMANICVS COS XV; Germania
| Gold | 7.5 g | 19.5 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Domitian (Titus Flavius Domitianus) (81-96) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 90-91 |
| Value | 1 Aureus = 25 Denarii |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 7.5 g |
| Diameter | 19.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#252132 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Germania seated right on shield; broken spear below.
Script: Latin
Lettering: GERMANICVS COS XV
Translation:
Germanicus, Consul Quintum Decimum.
Conqueror of the Germans, consul for the 15th time.
Comment
Mass varies: 7.21–7.65 g;Diameter varies: 19–20 mm;
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Aureus - Domitian (GERMANICVS COS XV; Germania) (90-91) coin is that it features a unique reverse design that depicts the Roman goddess Victory standing on the prow of a ship, symbolizing the Roman Empire's naval power and dominance over the seas.
