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Aureus - Domitian IMP VIIII COS XI CENSORIA POTESTAT P P; Germania
85 year| Gold | 7.4 g | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Domitian (Titus Flavius Domitianus) (81-96) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 85 |
| Value | 1 Aureus = 25 Denarii |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 7.4 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#251756 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Germania seated right on shield; broken spear below.
Script: Latin
Lettering: IMP VIIII COS XI CENSORIA POTESTAT P P
Translation:
Imperator Nonum, Consul Undecimum, Censoria Potestate, Pater Patriae.
Supreme commander (Imperator) for the ninth time, consul for the eleventh time, holder of censorial power, father of the nation.
Comment
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Aureus - Domitian coin is that it features a rare and unique design element. The reverse side of the coin depicts a triumphant Roman general, believed to be Domitian himself, riding a chariot pulled by four horses. This Quadriga design was not commonly used on Roman coins, making it a distinctive feature of this particular coin. Additionally, the coin's excellent preservation and high gold content make it a highly sought-after collector's item among numismatists.
