© Bibliothèque nationale de France / Gallica
© Bibliothèque nationale de France / Gallica
Cistophorus - Domitian and Domitia DOMITIA AVGVSTA
82 year| Silver | 9.59 g | - |
| 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 | 9.59 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#252280 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Bust of Domitia, draped, right; hair bundled in front and in long plait behind.
Script: Latin
Lettering: DOMITIA AVGVSTA
Unabridged legend: Domitia Augusta.
Translation: Domitia [Longina], empress.
Comment
The reverse legend is not fully visible on the example coin (the only example known). Only DOMIT is visible, the other lettering being left over from the overstruck coin. The rest of the legend has been derived from RIC 845.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Cistophorus coin is that it features the image of Domitia, the wife of Domitian, who was a powerful and influential empress during her husband's reign. She played a significant role in promoting the cult of the Roman imperial family and was known for her beauty and intelligence. The coin's design, which includes her image, reflects the importance of the empress in Roman society and politics during that time.
