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#251467 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Tripod with fillets; dolphin above.
Script: Latin
Lettering: COS VII DES VIII P P
Unabridged legend: Consul Septimum, Designatus Octavum, Pater Patriae.
Translation: 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
The Denarius - Domitian (COS VII DES VIII P P) (81) coin features an image of the Roman goddess Minerva on the reverse side, which was a common motif on Roman coins during the reign of Domitian (AD 81-96). 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 the coin may have been a nod to Domitian's efforts to promote the cult of the Roman state and reinforce the idea of the emperor as a divine authority.
