© Numismatica Ars Classica NAC AG
© Numismatica Ars Classica NAC AG
Denarius - Domitia PIETAS AVGVST; Pietas
| Silver | 3.1 g | 18 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Domitian (Titus Flavius Domitianus) (81-96) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 82-83 |
| Value | 1 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.1 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#251586 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Pietas seated left, holding sceptre in left hand and holding out right to child standing left.
Script: Latin
Lettering: PIETAS AVGVST
Translation:
Pietas Augusti.
Piety of the Emperor.
Comment
Mass varies: 2.56–3.44 g;Diameter varies: 17–19 mm;
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of the Roman goddess Pietas, which represents the virtue of piety or devotion to the gods, on its reverse side. This highlights the importance of religion and spirituality in ancient Roman culture and society.
