© Harlan J. Berk, LTD
© Harlan J. Berk, LTD
Denarius - Domitian COS VII DES VIII P P
81 year| Silver | 2.39 g | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Domitian (Titus Flavius Domitianus) (81-96) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 81 |
| Value | 1 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 2.39 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#251452 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Wreath above curule chair.
Script: Latin
Lettering: COS VII DES VIII P P
Translation:
Consul Septimum, Designatus Octavum, Pater Patriae.
Consul for the seventh time, elect for the eighth time, father of the nation.
Comment
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 emperor Domitian, who ruled from 81 to 96 AD, on one side, and a depiction of the goddess Roma on the other. This coin was minted during a time of significant political and military turmoil in the Roman Empire, and its design reflects the propaganda efforts of the Domitianic regime to promote the emperor's image and legitimacy. Despite being a standard circulation coin, this denarius is considered a rare and valuable artifact among collectors and historians today.
