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Denarius - Domitian COS IIII; Pegasus
| Silver | 3.1 g | 19 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Vespasian (Titus Flavius Vespasianus) (69-79) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 76-77 |
| Value | 1 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.1 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#249830 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 87% |
Reverse
Pegasus standing right, left foreleg raised, wings curling up on back.
Script: Latin
Lettering: COS IIII
Translation:
Consul Quartum.
Consul for the fourth time.
Comment
Mass varies: 2.27–3.45 g;Diameter varies: 17.72–20 mm;
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Pegasus on the reverse of the coin is a symbol of the Roman province of Syria, which was an important center for the worship of the goddess Aphrodite, who was associated with love, beauty, and the arts. The inclusion of the Pegasus on the coin may indicate that the Roman Empire was trying to promote the cultural and religious values of the province of Syria, or that the emperor Domitian had a personal interest in the region.
