Denarius coin
Description
This silver coin was minted in Rome by the emperor Domitian in 93 or 94 AD. It is a type called a denarius, the most common Roman silver coin. This picture shows the obverse of the coin. The obverse has the head of the emperor wearing a laurel wreath. Around him is the inscription 'IMP CAES DOMIT AVG GERM P M TR P XIII' which identifies the emperor and abbreviates many of his titles. The Romans needed coins for one main purpose - to pay the salaries of her huge military force. They were also needed to pay the salaries of her officials and to fund public works and special payments to the poor. Photo © National Museums Scotland
Object Information
Date Created:
93/94 CE
Local ID:
H.C11720
Collection:
National Museums Scotland
Place of Creation/Discovery:
Trimontium
Citation:
Mattingly, Harold and Sydenham, Edward A. The Roman Imperial Coinage. Vol. II. Vespasian to Hadrian. London: Spink & Son, Ltd, 1926.
Language(s):
Latin
Materials:
Silver
Cultural Attribution:
Roman
Period:
1st Century CE
Classification:
Coin
Rights:
In Copyright- National Museums Scotland