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Denarius - Domitian TR P COS VII DES VIII P P
81 year| Silver | 2.89 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 | 2.89 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#251497 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Square seat, draped; winged thunderbolt above.
Script: Latin
Lettering: TR P COS VII DES VIII P P
Translation:
Tribunicia Potestate, Consul Septimum, Designatus Octavum, Pater Patriae.
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 one side, and a depiction of the Roman goddess Venus on the other. This coin was minted during a time when the Roman Empire was at its peak, and it is a testament to the advanced craftsmanship and artistry of the Roman mint. The coin's design and construction, including the use of silver as the primary material, reflect the wealth and power of the Roman Empire during this period.
