© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Denarius - Domitian IMP XXII COS XVII CENS P P P; Maia
| Silver | 3.1 g | 19 mm |
| 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 | 3.1 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#252219 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Maia advancing left, holding dove and caduceus.
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
Mass varies: 3.06–3.07 g;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 Maia on the reverse, which was a common motif on Roman coins during the month of May, which was named after her.
