© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Cistophorus - Domitian and Domitia DOMITIA AVGVSTA
82 year| Silver | 10.6 g | 25.5 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Domitian (Titus Flavius Domitianus) (81-96) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 82 |
| Value | Cistophorus = 3 Drachms = 3 Denarii |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 10.6 g |
| Diameter | 25.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#252279 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Bust of Domitia, draped, right; hair bundled in front and in long plait behind.
Script: Latin
Lettering: DOMITIA AVGVSTA
Translation:
Domitia Augusta.
Domitia [Longina], empress (Augusta).
Comment
Mass varies: 10.36–10.88 g;Diameter varies: 24–27 mm;
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Cistophorus coin is that it features the first Roman empress, Domitia, on its reverse side, making it a rare and significant representation of women in ancient Roman currency.
