ROMAN EMPIRE. Domitian as Caesar, 69-81. Aureus 74-75, Rome. Obv. DOMITIANVS - CAESAR AVG F. Laureate head right. Rev. CE-RES - AVGVST. Ceres standing, holding corn ears and sceptre. Calicó 815. AU. 7.37 g. XF mounting traces
Ceres, divinity of agriculture occupies an important place in Roman religious devotion. Her protection guarantees the supply of wheat to the city of Rome.