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Quinarius Aureus - Domitian IMP XIIII COS XIIII CENS P P P; Victory
88 year| Gold | 3.6 g | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Domitian (Titus Flavius Domitianus) (81-96) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 88 |
| Value | 1 Gold Quinarius = 12½ Denarii (25⁄2) |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 3.6 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#252021 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Victory advancing right, holding wreath and palm.
Script: Latin
Lettering: IMP XIIII COS XIIII CENS P P P
Translation:
Imperator Quartum Decimum, Consul Quartum Decimum, Censor Perpetuus, Pater Patriae.
Supreme commander (Imperator) for the 14th time, consul for the 14th time, censor for life, father of the nation.
Comment
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Quinarius Aureus - Domitian (IMP XIIII COS XIIII CENS P P P; Victory) (88) coin is that it features a unique design on its reverse side. Instead of the traditional depiction of a Roman deity or mythological figure, this coin features a personification of Victory, with a triumphant expression and a wreath in her hand. This design was a departure from the usual imagery seen on Roman coins and highlights the importance of victory and military conquests during the reign of Domitian.
