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© Bibliothèque nationale de France / Gallica
Dupondius - Domitian COS XIIII LVD SAEC FEC S C
88 year| Bronze | 11.96 g | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Domitian (Titus Flavius Domitianus) (81-96) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 88 |
| Value | 1 Dupondius = ⅛ Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 11.96 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#252051 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Domitian sacrificing left over altar; hexastyle temple behind; flute and lyre players flanking.
Script: Latin
Lettering: COS XIIII LVD SAEC FEC S C
Translation:
Consul Quartum Decimum, Ludos Saeculares Fecit, Senatus Consultum.
Consul for the 14th time, organiser of the Secular Games, decree of the senate.
Comment
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)Interesting fact
The Dupondius coin featuring Domitian (COS XIIII LVD SAEC FEC S C) (88) from Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) made of Bronze weighing 11.96 g has an interesting fact that it was used as a means of propaganda for the Roman Empire. The coin's design features an image of Domitian, who was the Roman Emperor at the time, and the inscription "COS XIIII" which stands for "Consul for the 14th time" indicating that he held the office of Consul for an unprecedented 14 times. This was a way for the Empire to promote Domitian's image and reinforce his authority. Additionally, the coin's reverse side features an image of the Roman goddess Libertas, which symbolizes freedom, and the inscription "SAEC FEC" which stands for "Senatus Consulto" meaning "By decree of the Senate" which further emphasizes the Empire's authority and legitimacy.
