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As - Domitian CERES AVGVST S C; Ceres
| Bronze | 11.5 g | 28 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Vespasian (Titus Flavius Vespasianus) (69-79) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 77-78 |
| Value | 1 As = 1⁄16 Denarii |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 11.5 g |
| Diameter | 28 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#249966 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Ceres seated left, holding corn-ears, poppy, and sceptre.
Script: Latin
Lettering: CERES AVGVST S C
Translation:
Ceres Augusta. Senatus Consultum.
Ceres, the venerable. Decree of the Senate.
Comment
Mass varies: 9.54–13.45 g;Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features the goddess Ceres, who was the Roman goddess of agriculture and fertility, on its reverse side. This highlights the importance of agriculture and fertility in ancient Roman society, and the fact that the Roman Empire was heavily reliant on agriculture for its economy and food supply. Additionally, the coin's design and imagery would have served as a symbol of the Roman Empire's power and influence, and would have been a visible representation of the empire's values and beliefs.
