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Aureus - Domitian PRINCEPS IVVENTVTIS; Salus
79 year| Gold | 7.4 g | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Vespasian (Titus Flavius Vespasianus) (69-79) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 79 |
| 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#249998 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Salus, draped, standing right, resting left arm on column, holding snake in right hand and feeds it out of patera in left.
Script: Latin
Lettering: PRINCEPS IVVENTVTIS
Translation:
Principes Juventutis.
Prince of the youth.
Comment
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Aureus - Domitian (PRINCEPS IVVENTVTIS; Salus) (79) coin is that it features an image of the Roman goddess Salus, who was the patron of health and well-being, on its reverse side. This highlights the importance of health and wellness in Roman culture and the role that the Roman Empire played in promoting these values. Additionally, the coin's gold content and weight of 7.4 grams make it a valuable and significant artifact from the Roman Empire.
