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Denarius - Domitian P P COS VII DES VIII
81 year| Silver | 3.5 g | 18 mm |
| 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 | 3.5 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#251444 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Square seat, draped; triangular or semicircular frame with corn-ears above.
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
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, signifying the importance of wisdom and knowledge during the reign of Emperor Domitian.
