© Museu de Prehistòria de València
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Denarius - Domitian CERES AVGVST; Ceres
| Silver | 3.1 g | 19.5 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Vespasian (Titus Flavius Vespasianus) (69-79) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 77-78 |
| Value | 1 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.1 g |
| Diameter | 19.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#249885 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Ceres standing left, holding corn ears, poppy, and sceptre.
Script: Latin
Lettering: CERES AVGVST
Translation:
Ceres Augusta.
Ceres, the venerable.
Comment
Mass varies: 2.698–3.36 g;Diameter varies: 19–20 mm;
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The reverse side of the coin features a depiction of the Roman goddess Ceres, who was the goddess of agriculture, fertility, and abundance. The image of Ceres on the coin is surrounded by a wreath of wheat, which symbolizes her association with agriculture and fertility. This design was chosen to highlight the importance of agriculture and the fertility of the Roman Empire during the reign of Domitian.
