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© Bibliothèque nationale de France / Gallica
Aureus - Domitian P M TR POT III IMP V COS X P P; Minerva
84 year| Gold | 7.8 g | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Domitian (Titus Flavius Domitianus) (81-96) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 84 |
| Value | 1 Aureus = 25 Denarii |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 7.8 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#251604 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Minerva standing left, holding thunderbolt and spear; shield at side.
Script: Latin
Lettering: P M TR POT III IMP V COS X P P
Translation:
Pontifex Maximus, Tribunicia Potestate Tertia, Imperator Quintum, Consul Decimum, Pater Patriae.
High priest, holder of tribunician power for the third time, supreme commander (Imperator) for the fifth time, consul for the tenth time, father of the nation.
Comment
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Aureus - Domitian (P M TR POT III IMP V COS X P P; Minerva) (84) coin is that it features an image of the Roman goddess Minerva on the reverse side, which was a common practice during the Roman Empire to depict deities and other mythological figures on their coins. This coin, in particular, showcases Minerva standing left, holding a spear and a shield, symbolizing her role as the goddess of wisdom, war, and craftsmanship. The inclusion of Minerva on the coin highlights the importance of Roman mythology and religion during that time period.
