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Aureus - Domitian GERMANICVS COS XVII; Minerva
| Gold | 7.3 g | 20 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 | 7.3 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#252209 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Minerva standing right on top of rostral column, holding spear and shield; owl right.
Script: Latin
Lettering: GERMANICVS COS XVII
Translation:
Germanicus, Consul Septimum Decimum.
Conqueror of the Germans, consul for the 17th time.
Comment
Mass varies: 7.03–7.6 g;Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Aureus - Domitian (GERMANICVS COS XVII; Minerva) (95-96) 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, with the legend "GERMANICVS" above her head. This coin was minted during a time when the Roman Empire was expanding its territories and exerting its military power, and the imagery of Minerva, the goddess of wisdom and war, was seen as a symbol of Roman strength and dominance. The coin's gold content and intricate design also reflect the wealth and craftsmanship of the Roman Empire during this period.
