Roman Empire – Domitian – AR Denarius, AD 92/93 – Rome
A Silver Denarius of Domitian with Minerva
Struck at Rome in AD 92/93, this silver denarius was issued during the later years of the reign of Domitian, emperor from AD 81 to 96.
The obverse bears a strong laureate portrait of Domitian facing right, surrounded by his imperial titles.
The reverse depicts Minerva, one of the emperor’s favoured deities, standing left in a long crested helmet. She holds a thunderbolt and spear, with a grounded shield beside her. Minerva appears repeatedly on Domitian’s silver coinage and became one of the most characteristic reverse types of his reign.
The coin retains a light silver-grey tone and an attractive portrait. Some weakness of strike and areas of encrustation are present, but the principal devices remain clearly visible.
Roman Empire
Domitian, AD 81–96
Rome Mint
AR Denarius, struck AD 92/93
19.0 mm | 2.86 g
Condition: About Very Fine
Numismatic description
Obverse: IMP CAES DOMIT AVG GERM P M TR P XI. Laureate head of Domitian right.
Reverse: IMP XXII COS XVI CENS P P P. Minerva standing left, wearing long crested helmet, holding thunderbolt and spear; grounded shield at her feet to right.
About Very Fine. Light tone, attractive portrait; areas of die weakness and encrustation.