© Münzkabinett - Staatliche Museen zu Berlin (CC BY-SA 4.0)
© Münzkabinett - Staatliche Museen zu Berlin (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Cistophorus - Domitian CAPIT RESTIT; Juno, Jupiter, and Minerva
82 year| Silver | 11.2 g | 27 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 | 11.2 g |
| Diameter | 27 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#252276 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Front view of tetrastyle temple: in center, Jupiter seated between Juno and Minerva standing: on pediment, quadriga in center, statues at corners.
Script: Latin
Lettering: CAPIT RESTIT
Translation:
Capitolium Restituit.
Capitoline hill restored.
Comment
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique combination of deities on its reverse side. Juno, Jupiter, and Minerva are depicted together, symbolizing the unity and power of the Roman Empire. This representation of the three deities is not common on Roman coins, making this coin a rare and interesting artifact from the time period.
