Coin (reverse), Denarius, of Domitian

This silver coin was minted in Rome by the emperor Domitian in 88 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 a herald with a feathered cap, round shield and wand, standing before an incense burner. To the left is a column inscribed 'COS - XIIII - LVD - SAEC - FEC' in five lines. This records that the coin was struck in Domitian's 14th consulship, in commemoration of the Secular Games.

The Secular Games took place every 110 years. The festivities of 88 AD were commemorated on a number of Domitian's coins. The designs illustrate many of the events which took place over the three days and three nights of the festival, including sacrifices and processions.

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Online ID:	000-180-001-545-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 88 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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