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Cistophorus - Domitian AVG GERM P
95 year| Silver | 10.2 g | 27 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 | 10.2 g |
| Diameter | 27 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#252287 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Bundle of corn-ears.
Script: Latin
Lettering: AVG GERM P
Translation:
Augustus, Germanicus, Pater [Patriae].
Emperor (Augustus), conqueror of the Germans, father [of the nation].
Comment
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 Emperor Domitian (AD 81-96). The coin's name comes from the Greek word "kistophoros," which means "basket-bearer." The coin's design features a figure of the goddess Ceres standing left, holding a scepter and a basket of grain, symbolizing the Roman Empire's agricultural prosperity. The coin was minted in various cities across the empire, including Rome, and was used for everyday transactions.
