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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Cistophorus - Domitian COS XVII CENS P P P
95 year| Silver | 9.9 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 | 9.9 g |
| Diameter | 25.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#252284 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Aquila between two standards; one decorated with banner, the other decorated with hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: COS XVII CENS P P P
Unabridged legend: Consul Septimum Decimum, Censor Perpetuus, Pater Patriae.
Translation: Consul for the 17th time, censor for life, father of the nation.
Comment
Mass varies: 9.54–10.13 g;Diameter varies: 25–27 mm;
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Cistophorus - Domitian coin is that it features an image of the Roman goddess Ceres on the reverse side, highlighting the importance of agriculture and fertility in Roman culture.
