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Aureus - Domitian GERMANICVS COS XVI; Victory; Rome
| Gold | 7.5 g | 19 mm |
| 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 |
| Weight | 7.5 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#252182 |
|---|---|
| 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 XVI
Unabridged legend: Germanicus, Consul Sextum Decimum
Translation: Conqueror of the Germans, consul for the 16th time
Comment
Mass varies: 7.54–7.55 g;Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Aureus - Domitian (GERMANICVS COS XVI; Victory; Rome) (92-94) 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 gold content and intricate design make it a valuable and highly sought-after collector's item among numismatists and historians.
