© Quiquengrogne
© Quiquengrogne
As - Domitian IOVI CONSERVATORI S C; Jupiter
86 year| Bronze | - | - |
| 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 |
| Numista | N#251923 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Jupiter standing left, holding thunderbolt in right hand and sceptre in left.
Script: Latin
Lettering: IOVI CONSERVATORI 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 the sky and thunder, on one side, and an image of the Roman emperor Domitian on the other side. 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 emphasize Domitian's divine right to rule and to associate him with the power and authority of the Roman gods.
