Denarius - Domitian (TR POT COS VIII P P) (82) front Denarius - Domitian (TR POT COS VIII P P) (82) back
Denarius - Domitian (TR POT COS VIII P P) (82) photo
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Denarius - Domitian TR POT COS VIII P P

82 year
Silver 3.1 g 18.5 mm
Description
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
3.1 g
Diameter
18.5 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#251532
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Tripod with fillets; dolphin above.

Script: Latin

Lettering: TR POT COS VIII P P

Unabridged legend: Tribunicia Potestate, Consul Octavum, Pater Patriae.

Translation: Holder of tribunician power, consul for the eighth time, father of the nation.

Comment

Mass varies: 2.86–3.39 g;
Diameter varies: 18–19 mm;
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Denarius - Domitian (TR POT COS VIII P P) (82) coin is that it features an image of the Roman goddess Minerva on the reverse side, signifying the importance of wisdom and knowledge during the reign of Emperor Domitian.