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© Münzkabinett - Staatliche Museen zu Berlin (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Denarius - Domitian PRINCEPS IVVENTVTIS; Vesta
80 year| 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 |
| Year | 80 |
| 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#250863 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Vesta seated left, holding Palladium and sceptre.
Script: Latin
Lettering: PRINCEPS IVVENTVTIS
Translation:
Principes Juventutis.
Prince of the youth.
Comment
Mass varies: 2.94–3.44 g;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 Vesta on the reverse side, which was a common feature on Denarii coins during the reign of Domitian. Vesta was the goddess of the hearth, home, and family, and her presence on the coin may have been intended to promote the idea of domesticity and family values. Additionally, the use of Vesta's image on the coin may have been a way to emphasize the importance of Roman tradition and culture during a time of political and social upheaval.
