Denarius - Domitian (TR P COS VII DES VIII P P; Minerva and Victory) (81) front Denarius - Domitian (TR P COS VII DES VIII P P; Minerva and Victory) (81) back
Denarius - Domitian (TR P COS VII DES VIII P P; Minerva and Victory) (81) photo
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Denarius - Domitian TR P COS VII DES VIII P P; Minerva and Victory

81 year
Silver 3.3 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
3.3 g
Diameter
18 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#251492
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Minerva standing left, holding Victory and sceptre; shield at feet.

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 goddess Minerva on one side and the personification of Victory on the other, which symbolizes the Roman Empire's military triumphs and the importance of wisdom and knowledge in achieving those victories.