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Semis - Domitian PRINCEPS IVVENTVTIS
| Bronze | 3.44 g | 19 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Titus (Titus Flavius Vespasianus) (79-81) Domitian (Titus Flavius Domitianus) (81-96) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 80-81 |
| Value | 1 Semis = ½ As = 1⁄32 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 3.44 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#251312 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Cornucopiae crossed over poppy.
Script: Latin
Lettering: PRINCEPS IVVENTVTIS
Translation:
Principes Juventutis.
Prince of the youth.
Comment
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Domitian, who was the last emperor of the Flavian dynasty, on the obverse (front side), while the reverse (back side) bears the inscription "PRINCEPS IVVENTVTIS," which translates to "Prince of Youth." This coin was minted during Domitian's reign, which lasted from 81 to 96 AD, and it was likely used as a means of promoting the emperor's image and ideology among the Roman people.
