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Aureus - Domitian GERMANICVS COS XVI; Minerva
| Gold | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Domitian (Titus Flavius Domitianus) (81-96) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 92-94 |
| Value | 1 Aureus = 25 Denarii |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#252176 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Minerva advancing right, holding spear and shield.
Script: Latin
Lettering: GERMANICVS COS XVI
Translation:
Germanicus, Consul Sextum Decimum.
Conqueror of the Germans, consul for the 16th time.
Comment
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)Interesting fact
The Aureus - Domitian (GERMANICVS COS XVI; Minerva) (92-94) coin was part of a series of coins issued by the Roman Empire during the reign of Emperor Domitian (81-96 AD) to commemorate his military victories and accomplishments. The coin features an image of the goddess Minerva on the reverse, which symbolizes Domitian's victory over the Germanic tribes and his role as a military leader. The coin was made of gold, which was a valuable and prestigious metal at the time, and its high gold content made it a symbol of the Roman Empire's wealth and power.
