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Denarius - Domitian PRINCEPS IVVENTVTIS; Salus
79 year| Silver | 3 g | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Vespasian (Titus Flavius Vespasianus) (69-79) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 79 |
| Value | 1 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#250000 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Salus, draped, standing right, resting left arm on column, holding snake in right hand and feeds it out of patera in left.
Script: Latin
Lettering: PRINCEPS IVVENTVTIS
Translation:
Principes Juventutis.
Prince of the youth.
Comment
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of the Roman goddess Salus, who was associated with safety, security, and well-being. The inclusion of her image on the coin may suggest that the Roman Empire was emphasizing the importance of these values during the reign of Domitian.
