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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Quinarius - Domitian IMP XIIII COS XIIII CENS P P P; Victory
88 year| Silver | 1.7 g | 15 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Domitian (Titus Flavius Domitianus) (81-96) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 88 |
| Value | Silver Quinarius = ½ Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.7 g |
| Diameter | 15 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#252022 |
|---|---|
| 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
Mass varies: 1.59–1.71 g;Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Quinarius - Domitian coin is that it features the image of the Roman goddess Victory on its 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 88 AD. This coin is a rare and valuable artifact that provides a glimpse into the economic and political systems of the Roman Empire during the late 1st century AD.
