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Denarius - Domitian IMP CAES; Cybele
| Silver | 3 g | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Domitian (Titus Flavius Domitianus) (81-96) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 95-96 |
| Value | 1 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#252246 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Cybele standing left inside tetrastyle temple.
Script: Latin
Lettering: IMP CAES
Translation:
Imperator, Caesar.
Supreme commander (Imperator), Caesar.
Comment
Mass varies: 2.98–3.11 g;Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Denarius - Domitian (IMP CAES; Cybele) coin features an image of the Roman goddess Cybele on the reverse side, which is unusual for a Roman coin. Cybele was a goddess of fertility, agriculture, and nature, and her association with the Roman emperor Domitian (who ruled from 81 to 96 AD) suggests that he may have been attempting to promote her cult or align himself with her powers. This coin may have been minted to commemorate a specific event or to promote the imperial cult, and its unique design makes it a fascinating piece of Roman numismatic history.
