Aureus - Domitian COS V

€2.00
IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year77-78
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Aureus = 25 Denarii
CurrencyDenarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215)
CompositionGold
Weight7.1 g
Dimensions19.5 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC II.1#959, OCRE#ric.2_1(2).ves.959
Obverse descriptionHead of Domitian, laureate, right.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringCAESAR AVG F DOMITIANVS
(Translation: Caesar, son of the emperor (Augustus), Domitian.)
Reverse descriptionBarbarian kneeling right, holding standard with vexillum attached.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringCOS V
(Translation: Consul for the fifth time.)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (77-78)  - -
Catalog ID7389943370
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