As - Domitian (S C; Mars and Victory) (87) front As - Domitian (S C; Mars and Victory) (87) back
As - Domitian (S C; Mars and Victory) (87) photo
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As - Domitian S C; Mars and Victory

87 year
Bronze 10.05 g -
Description
Issuer
Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Emperor
Domitian (Titus Flavius Domitianus) (81-96)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
87
Value
As = 1⁄16 Denarius
Currency
Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215)
Composition
Bronze
Weight
10.05 g
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#251982
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Mars advancing left, holding Victory and trophy.

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 this coin is that it features the Roman god Mars on one side and the personification of Victory on the other, symbolizing the military prowess and triumphs of the Roman Empire during the reign of Domitian.