© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
As - Domitian S C
85 year| Bronze | 11.5 g | 28 mm |
| 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 | 11.5 g |
| Diameter | 28 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#251817 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Oval shields crossed over crossed spears and trumpets, vexillum upright.
Script: Latin
Lettering: S C
Translation:
Senatus Consultum.
Decree of the senate.
Comment
Mass varies: 11.31–11.6 g;Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin As - Domitian (S C) (85) from Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) made of Bronze weighing 11.5 g is that it features an image of the Roman emperor Domitian on one side and a depiction of the Roman goddess Libertas 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.
