© Münzsammlung des Seminars für Alte Geschichte, Albert-Ludwigs-Universität Freiburg (CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 DE)
© Münzsammlung des Seminars für Alte Geschichte, Albert-Ludwigs-Universität Freiburg (CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 DE)
As - Domitian COS XIIII LVD SAEC FEC S C; Tiber
88 year| Bronze | 10.8 g | 28 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Domitian (Titus Flavius Domitianus) (81-96) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 88 |
| Value | As = 1⁄16 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 10.8 g |
| Diameter | 28 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#252060 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Domitian standing left over altar; Tiber reclining left; flute and lyre players right; double temple with nine columns behind.
Script: Latin
Lettering: COS XIIII LVD SAEC FEC S C
Translation:
Consul Quartum Decimum, Ludos Saeculares Fecit, Senatus Consultum.
Consul for the 14th time, organiser of the Secular Games, decree of the senate.
Comment
Mass varies: 8.95–12.59 g;Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of the Roman emperor Domitian, who ruled from 81 to 96 AD, on one side, and an image of the goddess Liberty, or Libertas, on the other. This coin was minted during a time when the Roman Empire was experiencing significant political and economic changes, including the rise of the Roman Senate and the expansion of Roman territories. The coin's design and imagery reflect the values and ideals of the Roman Empire during this time period.
