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Quinarius - Domitian IMP XII COS XII CENS P P P; Victory
86 year| Silver | 1.7 g | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Domitian (Titus Flavius Domitianus) (81-96) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 86 |
| Value | Silver Quinarius = ½ Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.7 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#251874 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Victory advancing right, holding wreath and palm.
Script: Latin
Lettering: IMP XII COS XII CENS P P P
Translation:
Imperator Duodecimum, Consul Duodecimus, Censor Perpetuus, Pater Patriae.
Supreme commander (Imperator) for the twelfth time, consul for the twelfth 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 - Domitian coin is that it features an image of the Roman goddess Victory on the reverse side, which was a common motif on Roman coins during the late 1st century AD. The image of Victory was meant to symbolize the Roman Empire's military prowess and its ability to conquer and subdue other nations. The coin's design also includes the inscription "P P P," which stands for "Pater Patriae," or "Father of the Fatherland," a title that was bestowed upon Domitian by the Roman Senate in 86 AD. This title was given to Domitian in recognition of his efforts to restore order and stability to the Roman Empire following the tumultuous reign of his predecessor, Titus.
