Obverse:
Laureate head of Domitian right with aegis
on left shoulder. Text around IMP CAESDOMIT
AVG GERM COS XV CENS PER PP.
Reverse:
Domitian to right in military uniform standing
left on a suggestus, holding sceptre across
left arm and raising right arm; in front of
him three soldiers in military attire, standing
right. The left soldier holds a scutum (shield)
in his left hand and a aquila (standard) in
his right, the central soldier holds a scutum
in his left hand and the right soldier an
aquila in his right hand. S C across the field
with FID EXERCIT in the exergue.
History:
Domitian was given the title of Augustus and
thus became the emperor after Titus' death.
He campaigned extensively in Britain and present-day
Germany, ultimately being successful in both
areas. The reverse of this coin sends the
message that the Emperor is in firm command
with the wording FID EXERCIT translating to
'loyalty of the army'.
Date:
Rome mint, Circa 91 AD
Diameter:
3.4cm
