© Münzsammlung des Seminars für Alte Geschichte, Albert-Ludwigs-Universität Freiburg (CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 DE)
© Münzsammlung des Seminars für Alte Geschichte, Albert-Ludwigs-Universität Freiburg (CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 DE)
As - Domitian S C
| Bronze | 9.8 g | 26 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Vespasian (Titus Flavius Vespasianus) (69-79) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 77-78 |
| Value | As = 1⁄16 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 9.8 g |
| Diameter | 26 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#250206 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Domitian riding left, holding sceptre in left hand, and raising right.
Script: Latin
Lettering: S C
Translation:
Senatus Consultum.
Decree of the senate.
Comment
Mass varies: 9.23–10.67 g;Diameter varies: 25–27 mm;
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin As - Domitian (S C) (77-78) from Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) made of Bronze weighing 9.8 g is that it features an image of the Roman emperor Domitian on one side and a representation of the goddess Roma on the other. This coin was minted during Domitian's reign, which lasted from 77 to 78 AD, and was likely used for everyday transactions throughout the Roman Empire. Despite its age, many of these coins have survived to the present day and are highly sought after by collectors of ancient coins.
