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Aureus - Domitian P M TR POT IIII IMP VIII COS XI P P; Minerva
85 year| Gold | 7.5 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 | 7.5 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#251685 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Minerva advancing right, holding spear and shield.
Script: Latin
Lettering: P M TR POT IIII IMP VIII COS XI P P
Translation:
Pontifex Maximus, Tribunicia Potestate Quarta, Imperator Octavum, Consul Undecimum, Pater Patriae.
High priest, holder of tribunician power for the fourth time, supreme commander (Imperator) for the eighth time, consul for the eleventh 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 IIII IMP VIII COS XI P P; Minerva) (85) coin is that it features the 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.
