Coin (reverse), Denarius, of Domitian (under Vespasian)

This silver coin was minted in Rome by Domitian, the second son of the emperor Vespasian, in 76 AD. It is a type called a denarius, the most common Roman silver coin. This picture shows the reverse of the coin.

The coin depicts Pegasus, the winged horse in Greek legend. The inscription 'COS IIII' indicates that the coin was struck in the 4th consulship of Domitian. The coin was struck slightly off centre.

The use of Pegasus on the reverse may refer to Lycia, an area in Asia Minor which features in the Pegasus legends. Vespasian made Lycia a Roman province in 74 AD. This design was also used on coins struck by Domitian's brother Titus in 76 AD.

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Online ID:	000-180-001-572-C
Image Rights Holder:	National Museums Scotland
Project:	0504: National Museums Scotland Part 2 Project description \| View all records in project
Ref:	National Museums Scotland
Date:	Minted in 76 AD
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References:	Mattingly, Harold and Sydenham, Edward A. The Roman Imperial Coinage. Vol. II. Vespasian to Hadrian. London: Spink & Son, Ltd, 1926.
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