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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Denarius - Domitian TR POT COS VIII P P
82 year| Silver | 2.9 g | 18.5 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Domitian (Titus Flavius Domitianus) (81-96) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 82 |
| Value | 1 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 2.9 g |
| Diameter | 18.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#251531 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Square seat, draped; winged thunderbolt above.
Script: Latin
Lettering: TR POT COS VIII P P
Translation:
Tribunicia Potestate, Consul Octavum, Pater Patriae.
Holder of tribunician power, consul for the eighth time, father of the nation.
Comment
Mass varies: 2.25–3.41 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) bears the image of a goddess, possibly Ceres, holding a grain ear and a torch. This coin was minted during a time when the Roman Empire was experiencing significant economic and political changes, including the transition from a republic to an empire and the expansion of Roman territories. Despite these changes, the Denarius remained a widely used currency throughout the empire and played a crucial role in facilitating trade and commerce.
