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Denarius - Domitian IMP XXII COS XVII CENS P P P
| Silver | 3.23 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 | 3.23 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#252226 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Man in military dress advancing left, head front, holding spear and trophy.
Script: Latin
Lettering: IMP XXII COS XVII CENS P P P
Translation:
Imperator Secundum Vicesimum, Consul Septimum Decimum, Censor Perpetuus, Pater Patriae.
Supreme commander (Imperator) for the 22nd time, consul for the 17th time, censor for life, 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 the obverse (front side), while the reverse (back side) depicts the goddess Victory holding a wreath and a palm branch, symbolizing the Roman Empire's military victories and power.
