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Denarius - Domitian COS IIII; Pegasus
| Silver | 3.2 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 | 3.2 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#249831 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
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
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)Interesting fact
The Pegasus depicted on 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 suggest that the Roman Empire was promoting the cultural and religious influences of Syria throughout its territories.
