© Bibliothèque nationale de France / Gallica
© Bibliothèque nationale de France / Gallica
Quinarius - Domitian IMP XXI COS XVI CENS P P P; Victory
92 year| Silver | 1.59 g | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Domitian (Titus Flavius Domitianus) (81-96) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 92 |
| Value | Silver Quinarius = ½ Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.59 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#252167 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Victory seated left, holding wreath and palm.
Script: Latin
Lettering: IMP XXI COS XVI CENS P P P
Unabridged legend: Imperator Vicesimum Primum, Consul Sextum Decimum, Censor Perpetuus, Pater Patriae.
Translation: Supreme commander (Imperator) for the 21st time, consul for the 16th time, censor for life, father of the nation.
Comment
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this 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 reign of Domitian (AD 81-96). The image of Victory holding a wreath and a palm branch symbolized the Roman Empire's military triumphs and dominance. The coin's design also includes the inscription "IMP XXI COS XVI CENS P P P," which stands for "Imperator XXI, Consul XVI, Censor Perpetuus," highlighting Domitian's various titles and roles as a Roman ruler.
