As - Domitian (S C; Victory) (85) front As - Domitian (S C; Victory) (85) back
As - Domitian (S C; Victory) (85) photo
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As - Domitian S C; Victory

85 year
Bronze 11.5 g 26 mm
Description
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
26 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#251852
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Victory advancing left, holding shield inscribed S P Q R.

Script: Latin

Lettering: S C

Translation:
Senatus Consultum.
Decree of the senate.

Comment

Mass varies: 9.02–15.08 g;
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 goddess Victory (Victoria) on the reverse side, which was a common motif on Roman coins during the reign of Domitian (81-96 AD). The image of Victory symbolized the Roman Empire's military conquests and dominance.