© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
As - Augustus IMP D CAES AVG RESTITVIT S C
| Bronze | 10.2 g | 27 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Domitian (Titus Flavius Domitianus) (81-96) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 81-82 |
| Value | As = 1⁄16 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 10.2 g |
| Diameter | 27 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#252257 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Eagle standing front on globe, head right, wings spread.
Script: Latin
Lettering: IMP D CAES AVG RESTITVIT S C
Translation:
Imperator Domitianus Caesar Augustus Restituit, Senatus Consultum.
Supreme commander (Imperator) Domitian, Caesar, emperor (Augustus), has restored [this coin], decree of the senate.
Comment
Mass varies: 8.89–11.8 g;Diameter varies: 25–28 mm;
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Augustus, the first emperor of the Roman Empire, on one side, and a depiction of a Roman warship on the other. This design was meant to symbolize Augustus's military victories and the power of the Roman Empire.
