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As - Domitian IOVI CONSERVAT S C; Jupiter

86 year
Bronze - -
Description
Issuer
Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Emperor
Domitian (Titus Flavius Domitianus) (81-96)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
86
Value
As = 1⁄16 Denarius
Currency
Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215)
Composition
Bronze
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#251922
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Jupiter standing left, holding thunderbolt in right hand and sceptre in left.

Script: Latin

Lettering: IOVI CONSERVAT S C

Translation:
Iovi Conservatori. Senatus Consultum.
To Jupiter the Protector. Decree of the senate.

Comment

Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Jupiter, the Roman god of thunder, on one side, and an image of the emperor Domitian on the other. This coin was minted during Domitian's reign (81-96 AD) and was used as a standard circulation coin throughout the Roman Empire. The use of Jupiter's image on the coin was likely intended to symbolize Domitian's connection to the gods and his role as a powerful and divine ruler.