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Aureus - Domitian GERMANICVS COS XV; Minerva
| Gold | 7.7 g | 20 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 | 7.7 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#252129 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Minerva standing right on top of rostral column, holding spear and shield; owl right.
Script: Latin
Lettering: GERMANICVS COS XV
Translation:
Germanicus, Consul Quintum Decimum.
Conqueror of the Germans, consul for the 15th time.
Comment
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Aureus - Domitian (GERMANICVS COS XV; Minerva) (90-91) coin is that it features a unique combination of imagery and inscriptions that reflect the political and cultural values of the Roman Empire during the late 1st century AD. The obverse side of the coin depicts a portrait of Emperor Domitian, while the reverse side shows the goddess Minerva standing left, holding a spear and a shield. The inscription "GERMANICVS" on the reverse side refers to Domitian's victory over the Germanic tribes, which was a significant military achievement during his reign. The coin's gold content and intricate design also symbolize the wealth and power of the Roman Empire at the time.
