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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Aureus - Domitian GERMANICVS COS XVII; Germania
| Gold | 7.4 g | 19 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Domitian (Titus Flavius Domitianus) (81-96) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 95-96 |
| Value | 1 Aureus = 25 Denarii |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 7.4 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#252214 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Germania seated right on shield; broken spear below.
Script: Latin
Lettering: GERMANICVS COS XVII
Translation:
Germanicus, Consul Septimum Decimum.
Conqueror of the Germans, consul for the 17th time.
Comment
Mass varies: 7.33–7.47 g;Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Aureus - Domitian (GERMANICVS COS XVII; Germania) (95-96) coin was part of a series of coins issued by the Roman Empire to commemorate the Roman victory over the Germanic tribes. The coin features an image of the Roman emperor Domitian on one side and a depiction of the Roman goddess Victory on the other side, holding a trophy and a shield with the name of the defeated tribe, Germania, inscribed on it. This coin is significant because it highlights the Roman Empire's military conquests and the propaganda efforts that accompanied them.
