© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
As - Domitian SALVTI AVGVSTI S C
85 year| Bronze | 11 g | 27.5 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 g |
| Diameter | 27.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#251816 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Rectangular altar with four steps, door with four panels and lion's head knockers, flanked by two pilasters, horns on corners.
Script: Latin
Lettering: SALVTI AVGVSTI S C
Translation:
Saluti Augusti. Senatus Consultum.
To the health of the emperor (Augustus). Decree of the senate.
Comment
Mass varies: 8.14–12.64 g;Diameter varies: 27–28 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 inscription "SALVTI AVGVSTI S C" which means "to the safety of the emperor" on the other side. This coin was minted during a time when the Roman Empire was at its peak, and it was used as a standard form of currency throughout the empire.
