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© Roma Numismatics Limited
Nummus - Domitius Domitianus
298 year| Bronze | 9.52 g | 26 mm |
| Issuer | Usurpations of Egypt (Roman Imperial usurpations) |
|---|---|
| Ruling authority | Domitius Domitianus (297-298) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 298 |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 9.52 g |
| Diameter | 26 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#214499 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Genius standing left, holding cornucopiae and sacrificing with patera; to left, eagle standing left, head right, wreath in beak; A to right, ALE in exergue.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
GENIO POPVLI ROMANI
A
ALE
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Nummus - Domitius Domitianus (298) coin is that it was issued during a time of great political instability in the Roman Empire. The coin was minted in Egypt, which was a province that had recently been usurped by the Roman Emperor Diocletian, and it features an image of the emperor on one side and the goddess Isis on the other. This combination of Roman and Egyptian imagery reflects the complex cultural and political dynamics of the time, and it is a unique example of how coins were used as a tool for political propaganda and cultural expression during this period.