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Denarius - Domitian IMP XX COS XIIII CENS P P; Minerva
| Silver | 3.3 g | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Domitian (Titus Flavius Domitianus) (81-96) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 88-89 |
| Value | 1 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.3 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#252106 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Minerva standing left, holding thunderbolt and spear; shield at side.
Script: Latin
Lettering: IMP XX COS XIIII CENS P P
Translation:
Imperator Vicesimum, Consul Quartum Decimum, Censor, Pater Patriae.
Supreme commander (Imperator) for the 20th time, consul for the 14th time, censor, 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 goddess Minerva on the reverse, which was a common motif on Roman coins during the reign of Domitian. 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 way to emphasize the importance of wisdom and knowledge during Domitian's reign.
