Denarius - Domitian COS VII DES VIII P P
81 year| Silver | - | - |
| 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 |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#251456 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Minerva advancing right, holding spear and shield.
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 the Denarius - Domitian (COS VII DES VIII P P) (81) coin is that it features a portrait 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 Domitian administration to promote the emperor's image and legitimacy. Despite being made of silver, this coin was not highly valued during its time and was used primarily for everyday transactions. Today, however, it is a sought-after collector's item among numismatists due to its historical significance and rarity.
