Denarius - Domitian P P COS VII DES VIII
81 year| Silver | - | - |
| 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 |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#251441 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Dolphin coiled around anchor.
Script: Latin
Lettering: P P COS VII DES VIII
Unabridged legend: Pater Patriae, Consul Septimum, Designatus Octavum.
Translation: 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
The Denarius - Domitian (P P COS VII DES VIII) (81) coin 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 was often depicted with an owl, which symbolized wisdom and knowledge. The inclusion of Minerva on the coin may have been a nod to Domitian's efforts to promote the arts and sciences during his reign.
