As - Domitian (S C) (73) front As - Domitian (S C) (73) back
As - Domitian (S C) (73) photo
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As - Domitian S C

73 year
Bronze 10.3 g 27 mm
Description
Issuer
Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Emperor
Vespasian (Titus Flavius Vespasianus) (69-79)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
73
Value
1 As = 1⁄16 Denarii
Currency
Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215)
Composition
Bronze
Weight
10.3 g
Diameter
27 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#249551
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Eagle standing front on globe, wings spread, head right.

Script: Latin

Lettering: S C

Translation:
Senatus Consultum.
Decree of the senate.

Comment

Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin As - Domitian (S C) (73) from Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) made of Bronze weighing 10.3 g is that it features an image of the Roman emperor Domitian on one side and a depiction of the Roman goddess Roma on the other. This coin was minted during Domitian's reign (81-96 AD) and was used as a means of currency throughout the Roman Empire.