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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Cistophorus - Domitian AVG GERM
95 year| Silver | 9.3 g | 25.5 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Domitian (Titus Flavius Domitianus) (81-96) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 95 |
| Value | Cistophorus = 3 Drachms = 3 Denarii |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 9.3 g |
| Diameter | 25.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#252286 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Bundle of corn-ears.
Script: Latin
Lettering: AVG GERM
Unabridged legend: Augustus, Germanicus.
Translation: Emperor (Augustus), conqueror of the Germans.
Comment
Mass varies: 9.01–9.67 g;Diameter varies: 25–26 mm;
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Cistophorus was a silver coin introduced by the Roman Empire during the reign of Domitian (AD 81-96) as a replacement for the denarius. It was minted in various cities across the empire, including Rome, and featured an image of the emperor on one side and a goddess on the other. The coin was used for both domestic and international trade and was valued at 1/100th of a Roman pound. This particular coin, the Cistophorus - Domitian (AVG GERM) (95), is made of silver and weighs 9.3 grams. It features an image of Domitian on one side and the goddess Ceres on the other. The coin's minting in Rome and its silver content make it a valuable and interesting piece for collectors and historians.
