Domitian, Minerva Reverse AR Denarius Roman Empire 90 AD Silver Coin Museum Reproduction CSRD0135

Minerva was the Roman virgin goddess of wisdom, trade, medicine, arts, and magic. From the 2nd century B.C., the Romans equated her with the Greek goddess Athena and often depicted her with her sacred owl. Minerva was born from the head of Jupiter. After impregnating the Titaness Metis, Jupiter recalled a prophecy that his own child would overthrow him. Fearing their child would rule the Heavens in his place, Jupiter swallowed Metis whole. The Titaness forged weapons and armor for her child while within the father-god, and the constant pounding and ringing gave him a headache. To relieve the pain, Vulcan used a hammer to split Jupiter’s head. From the cleft, Minerva emerged, whole, adult, and bearing her mother’s weapons and armor.

DESIGN:
Obverse side
Laureate head right
Legend:
IMP CAES DOMIT AVG GERM P M TR P X

Reverse side
Minerva standing right on capital of rostral column, with shield in left hand and spear held aloft in right; owl at feet to right
Legend:
IMP XXI COS XV CENS P P P

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