Aureus - Domitian P M TR POT III IMP V COS X P P; Minerva
84 year| Gold | - | - |
| 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 |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#251612 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Minerva standing right on top of rostral column, holding spear and shield; owl right.
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
The Aureus - Domitian (P M TR POT III IMP V COS X P P; Minerva) (84) coin was minted during the reign of Emperor Domitian, who ruled the Roman Empire from 81 to 96 AD. It's made of gold and features an image of the goddess Minerva on the reverse side, which symbolizes wisdom, intelligence, and strategic warfare. The coin's obverse side bears the image of Emperor Domitian, who was known for his administrative and military reforms, as well as his persecution of Christians. This coin is considered a rare and valuable artifact, providing a glimpse into the economic and political landscape of the Roman Empire during the late 1st century AD.