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As - Domitian PRINCIP IVVENT S C
| Bronze | 10.75 g | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Vespasian (Titus Flavius Vespasianus) (69-79) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 77-78 |
| Value | 1 As = 1⁄16 Denarii |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 10.75 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#249967 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Domitian riding left, holding sceptre in left hand, and raising right.
Script: Latin
Lettering: PRINCIP IVVENT S C
Translation:
Principes Juventutis, Senatus Consultum.
Prince of the youth, 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 the Roman emperor Domitian, who ruled from 77 to 78 AD, on one side, and the Roman goddess Victory on the other. This coin was part of a series of coins issued during Domitian's reign that aimed to promote the ideals of Roman military power and imperial authority. Despite being made of bronze, a relatively inexpensive material, the coin's design and imagery reflect the grandeur and prestige of the Roman Empire at the time.
