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Denarius - Domitian P P COS VII DES VIII
81 year| Silver | 3.32 g | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Domitian (Titus Flavius Domitianus) (81-96) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 81 |
| Value | 1 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.32 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#251436 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Garlanded and lighted altar.
Script: Latin
Lettering: P P COS VII DES VIII
Translation:
Pater Patriae, Consul Septimum, Designatus Octavum.
Father of the nation, consul for the seventh time, elect for the eighth time.
Comment
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Denarius - Domitian (P P COS VII DES VIII) (81) coin is that it features an image of the Roman goddess Minerva on the reverse side, which was a common motif on Roman coins during the reign of Domitian (AD 81-96). Minerva was the goddess of wisdom, war, and crafts, and her presence on the coin may have been intended to symbolize the Roman Empire's military prowess and cultural achievements.
