© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Denarius - Domitian PRINCEPS IVVENTVTIS
80 year| Silver | 3.1 g | 18 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Titus (Titus Flavius Vespasianus) (79-81) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 80 |
| Value | 1 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.1 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#250860 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Clasped hands holding aquila on prow.
Script: Latin
Lettering: PRINCEPS IVVENTVTIS
Translation:
Principes Juventutis.
Prince of the youth.
Comment
Mass varies: 2.7–3.37 g;Diameter varies: 17–20 mm;
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Denarius - Domitian (PRINCEPS IVVENTVTIS) (80) coin is that it features an image of the Roman goddess Minerva on the reverse side, signifying Domitian's efforts to promote the cult of Minerva, which was a prominent religious cult in ancient Rome.
