© Münzkabinett - Staatliche Museen zu Berlin (CC BY-SA 4.0)
© Münzkabinett - Staatliche Museen zu Berlin (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Obol - Domitian ΑΥΤ ΚΑΙΣΑΡ ΔΟΜΙΤΙΑΝΟΣ ΣΕΒ ΓΕΡΜ, LΔ
| Bronze | 3.71 g | 18.5 mm |
| Issuer | Alexandria (Egypt) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Domitian (Titus Flavius Domitianus) (81-96) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 84-85 |
| Value | Obol (⅙) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 3.71 g |
| Diameter | 18.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#413516 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Griffin seated, right, with wheel
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of the Roman emperor Domitian (AD 84-85) on one side, and an image of the goddess Ceres on the other. This coin was part of a series of coins issued during Domitian's reign that aimed to promote the Roman Empire's agricultural produce and trade. The image of Ceres, who was the goddess of agriculture and fertility, was a symbol of the empire's prosperity and abundance.
