Roman Denarius Coin

Inv. No.: c081
Date: A.D. 91.
Weight: 3.23g
 
Obv.: Domitian, laureate.
IMP.CAES.DOMIT.AVG.GERM.P.M.TR.P.XI

Rev.: Minerva standing on prow, holding javelin in right hand, shield in left hand; owl at feet.
IMP.XXI COS.XV CENS.P.P.P.

The owl is an age-old symbol of rational knowledge. See also the comment on coin 79.

Comparanda:
BMCRE, Domitian 183.