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Aureus - Domitian TR POT IMP II COS VIII DES VIIII P P; Minerva; Rome
82 year| Gold | 7.45 g | 19 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Domitian (Titus Flavius Domitianus) (81-96) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 82 |
| Value | 1 Aureus = 25 Denarii |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 7.45 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#251569 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Bust of Minerva, helmeted, left with aegis.
Script: Latin
Lettering: TR POT IMP II COS VIII DES VIIII P P
Unabridged legend: Tribunicia Potestate, Imperator Secundum, Consul Octavum, Designatus Nonum, Pater Patriae
Translation: Holder of tribunician power, supereme commander (Imperator) for the second time, consul for the eighth time, elect for the ninth time, 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 an image of the Roman goddess Minerva on one side, while the other side bears the likeness of the Roman emperor Domitian. This coin was minted during Domitian's reign (81-96 AD) and was used as a means of currency throughout the Roman Empire. The fact that it is made of gold and weighs 7.45 grams suggests that it was a valuable and highly sought-after coin during its time.
