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Denarius - Domitian COS V
| Silver | 3.1 g | 18.5 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 | 18.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#249866 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 91% |
Reverse
Horseman, helmeted, in military dress, cloak floating behind him, prancing right, with right hand thrown upwards and back.
Script: Latin
Lettering: COS V
Translation:
Consul Quintum.
Consul for the fifth time.
Comment
Mass varies: 2.7–3.6 g;Diameter varies: 17–20 mm;
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Denarius - Domitian (COS V) (77-78) coin is that it features an image of the Roman goddess Minerva on the reverse side, which was a common motif on Roman coins during the late 1st century AD. Minerva was the goddess of wisdom, war, and crafts, and was often depicted with an owl, which symbolized her association with wisdom and knowledge. The inclusion of Minerva on this coin may have been a nod to the importance of wisdom and knowledge in the Roman Empire during the reign of Domitian.
