Denarius - Domitian (TR P COS VII DES VIII P P) (81) front Denarius - Domitian (TR P COS VII DES VIII P P) (81) back
Denarius - Domitian (TR P COS VII DES VIII P P) (81) photo
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Denarius - Domitian TR P COS VII DES VIII P P

81 year
Silver 3.1 g 18 mm
Description
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
Diameter
18 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#251503
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Tripod with fillets; dolphin above.

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

Mass varies: 2.99–3.24 g;
Diameter varies: 18–19 mm;
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 Victory holding a wreath and a palm branch, symbolizing the Roman Empire's military victories and power.