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Denarius - Domitian PRINCEPS IVVENTVTIS
| Silver | 3.2 g | 18 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Titus (Titus Flavius Vespasianus) (79-81) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 80-81 |
| Value | 1 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.2 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#251040 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 91% |
Reverse
Seat, draped; Corinthian helmet above.
Script: Latin
Lettering: PRINCEPS IVVENTVTIS
Translation:
Principes Juventutis.
Prince of the youth.
Comment
Mass varies: 2.23–3.53 g;Diameter varies: 17–19 mm;
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Denarius - Domitian (PRINCEPS IVVENTVTIS) (80-81) 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 movement during his reign.
