As - Domitian (FORTVNAE AVGVSTI S C; Fortuna) (92-94) front As - Domitian (FORTVNAE AVGVSTI S C; Fortuna) (92-94) back
As - Domitian (FORTVNAE AVGVSTI S C; Fortuna) (92-94) photo
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As - Domitian FORTVNAE AVGVSTI S C; Fortuna

 
Bronze 9.5 g 26.5 mm
Description
Issuer
Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Emperor
Domitian (Titus Flavius Domitianus) (81-96)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
92-94
Value
As = 1⁄16 Denarius
Currency
Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215)
Composition
Bronze
Weight
9.5 g
Diameter
26.5 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#252188
Rarity index
94%

Reverse

Fortuna standing left, holding rudder and cornucopiae.

Script: Latin

Lettering: FORTVNAE AVGVSTI S C

Translation:
Fortunae Augusti.
For the good fortune of the emperor (Augustus).

Comment

Mass varies: 7.69–12.045 g;
Diameter varies: 25–27 mm;
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Fortuna, the Roman goddess of luck and prosperity, on one side, and an image of Domitian, the Roman emperor, on the other. This coin was minted during Domitian's reign (81-96 AD) and was likely used for everyday transactions throughout the Roman Empire.