Denarius - Domitian P M TR POT III IMP V COS X P P; Minerva
84 year| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Domitian (Titus Flavius Domitianus) (81-96) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 84 |
| 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#251608 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Minerva advancing right, holding spear and shield.
Script: Latin
Lettering: P M TR POT III IMP V COS X P P
Translation:
Pontifex Maximus, Tribunicia Potestate Tertia, Imperator Quintum, Consul Decimum, Pater Patriae.
High priest, holder of tribunician power for the third time, supreme commander (Imperator) for the fifth time, consul for the tenth time, father of the nation.
Comment
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)Interesting fact
The Denarius - Domitian (P M TR POT III IMP V COS X P P; Minerva) (84) coin features an image of the Roman goddess Minerva on the reverse side, which was a common practice during the Roman Empire. 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 way to emphasize the importance of wisdom and knowledge during the reign of Domitian, who was known for his intellectual pursuits and cultural achievements.
