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© Münzkabinett - Staatliche Museen zu Berlin (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Aureus - Domitian GERMANICVS COS XV; Victory
| Gold | 7.56 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 | 7.56 g |
| Diameter | 19.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#252133 |
|---|---|
| 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 XV
Translation:
Germanicus, Consul Quintum Decimum.
Conqueror of the Germans, consul for the 15th time.
Comment
Mass varies: 7.46–7.65 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; Victory) coin is that it features a unique reverse design, depicting the goddess Victory standing on the prow of a ship, holding a wreath and a palm branch. This design was meant to commemorate Domitian's military victories, particularly his campaigns against the Germanic tribes. The coin's design and symbolism reflect the Roman Empire's emphasis on military power and the importance of the emperor's role as a military leader.
