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Denarius - Domitian TR P COS VII DES VIII P P
81 year| Silver | 3.1 g | - |
| 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 | 3.1 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#251484 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Dolphin coiled around anchor.
Script: Latin
Lettering: TR P COS VII DES VIII P P
Unabridged legend: Tribunicia Potestate, Consul Septimum, Designatus Octavum, Pater Patriae.
Translation: Holder of tribunician power, consul for the seventh time, elect for the eighth time, father of the nation.
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 emperor Domitian, who ruled from 81 to 96 AD, on the obverse (front side), while the reverse (back side) depicts the goddess Roma seated on a throne, holding a scepter and a shield. This design was common for coins issued during Domitian's reign and symbolized the power and authority of the Roman Empire.
