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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Semis - Domitian S C; Minerva
| Bronze | 4.7 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Domitian (Titus Flavius Domitianus) (81-96) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 81-82 |
| Value | 1 Semis = ½ As = 1⁄32 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 4.7 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#251552 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Cornucopiae upright.
Script: Latin
Lettering: S C
Translation:
Senatus Consultum.
Decree of the senate.
Comment
Mass varies: 3.65–5.43 g;Diameter varies: 19–21 mm;
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Semis - Domitian (S C; Minerva) (81-82) from Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) made of Bronze weighing 4.7 g is that it features an image of the Roman goddess Minerva on one side and the Roman emperor Domitian on the other. Minerva was the goddess of wisdom, war, and crafts in Roman mythology, and she was often depicted with an owl, which symbolized wisdom. The inclusion of Minerva on this coin may have been a way to emphasize the importance of wisdom and knowledge during Domitian's reign.
