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Denarius - Domitian TR POT IMP II COS VIII DES VIIII P P; Fortuna
82 year| Silver | 3.3 g | 19.5 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 | 3.3 g |
| Diameter | 19.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#251571 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Fortuna standing left, holding rudder and cornucopiae.
Script: Latin
Lettering: TR POT IMP II COS VIII DES VIIII P P
Unabridged legend: Tribunicia Potestate, Imperator Secundum, Consul Octavum, Designatus Nonum, Pater Patriae.
Translation: Holder of tribunician power, supreme commander (Imperator) for the second time, consul for the eighth time, elect for the ninth time, father of the nation.
Comment
Mass varies: 2.99–3.52 g;Diameter varies: 19–20 mm;
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Fortuna, the Roman goddess of luck and prosperity, on its reverse side. This suggests that the coin may have been minted during a time of economic growth or prosperity under the rule of Emperor Domitian. Additionally, the fact that it is made of silver and weighs 3.3 grams indicates that it was a valuable and widely used coin during its time.
