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
