Obverse of Domitian Silver Denarius

Silver Denarius of Domitian
Although this coin is undated, it was issued in 81 AD, or possibly 82, as we can tell from the legend (inscription) on the reverse which reads: TR P II COS VII DES VIII PP. He had already been elected Consul 7 times when he acceeded in AD 81, and 8 times in 82 AD, the DES stands for DESIGNATUS, meaning designate. This coin would have been produced between the time the comitia elected him for the eight time, and the starting date of his eight term of Consulship.
The reverse of the coin shown features Minerva standing right holding spear and shield.

Reverse of Domitian Silver Denarius