© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
As - Domitian SALVTI AVGVST S C
84 year| Bronze | 10.5 g | 27.5 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Domitian (Titus Flavius Domitianus) (81-96) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 84 |
| Value | As = 1⁄16 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 10.5 g |
| Diameter | 27.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#251654 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 91% |
Reverse
Rectangular altar with three steps, door with four panels, horns at ends.
Script: Latin
Lettering: SALVTI AVGVST S C
Translation:
Saluti Augusti. Senatus Consultum.
To the health of the emperor (Augustus). Decree of the senate.
Comment
Mass varies: 9.53–11.812 g;Diameter varies: 26–29 mm;
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 emperor Domitian, who ruled from 81 to 96 AD, on one side, and the Roman goddess Salus, who represented safety and well-being, on the other. This coin was minted during a time of relative peace and prosperity in the Roman Empire, known as the Pax Romana, or Roman Peace, which lasted from 27 BC to 180 AD.
