© Jean Elsen & ses Fils s.a.
© Jean Elsen & ses Fils s.a.
As - Domitian IVPPITER CONSERV S C; Jupiter
85 year| Bronze | 11.4 g | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Domitian (Titus Flavius Domitianus) (81-96) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 85 |
| Value | As = 1⁄16 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 11.4 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#251813 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Jupiter standing left, holding thunderbolt in right hand and sceptre in left.
Script: Latin
Lettering: IVPPITER CONSERV S C
Translation:
Iuppiter Conservator. Senatus Consultum.
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 the emperor Domitian on the other. This coin was minted during Domitian's reign (81-96 AD) and is an example of the Roman Empire's use of deification, where emperors were often depicted as gods or associated with gods to reinforce their authority and legitimacy.
