RecordCoin (reverse), Denarius, of Domitian< 1 of 1 > Back minted in Rome
Coin (reverse), Denarius, of DomitianThis silver coin was minted in Rome by the emperor Domitian in 95 or 96 AD. It is a type called a denarius, the most common Roman silver coin. This picture shows the reverse of the coin. The reverse depicts Minerva, goddess of wisdom and war, holding a thunderbolt and spear, with a shield at her feet. The inscription 'IMP XXII COS XVII CENS P P P' continues the list of titles held by Domitian, begun on the obverse of the coin. The foundation of the Roman imperial coinage system was the denarius. Alongside this there was a limited gold series, based on the aureus, and a base metal series based on the sestertius. A denarius was of high value, equivalent to a soldier's daily wage. Record detailsTo search on related items, click any linked text below.
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