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Aureus - Vespasian and Domitilla the Elder DIVA DOMITILLA AVGVSTA
| Gold | 7.5 g | 19 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Domitian (Titus Flavius Domitianus) (81-96) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 82-83 |
| Value | 1 Aureus = 25 Denarii |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 7.5 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#251576 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Bust of Diva Domitilla, draped, right; hair in long plait.
Script: Latin
Lettering: DIVA DOMITILLA AVGVSTA
Translation:
Diva Domitilla Augusta
The divine [Flavia] Domitilla [Major,] the venerable.
Comment
Mass varies: 7.16–7.75 g;Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features the image of Domitilla the Elder, who was the mother of the Roman emperor Domitian, on the reverse side. This is significant because it marks one of the first times that a woman was depicted on a Roman coin, and it highlights the important role that women played in Roman society and politics during this period.
