© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Sestertius - Domitian COS XIIII LVD SAEC A POP S C
88 year| Bronze | 25.7 g | 35.5 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Domitian (Titus Flavius Domitianus) (81-96) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 88 |
| Value | 1 Sestertius = ¼ Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 25.7 g |
| Diameter | 35.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#252039 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Domitian seated right on low platform inscribed FRVG AC facing toward two citizens togate standing left, carrying sacks; tetrastyle temple in background.
Script: Latin
Lettering: COS XIIII LVD SAEC A POP S C
Translation:
Consul Quartum Decimum, Ludi Saeculares A Populo, Senatus Consultum.
Consul for the 14th time, Secular Games for the people, decree of the senate.
Comment
Mass varies: 25.46–26.27 g;Diameter varies: 35–37 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 goddess Libertas, who represents freedom and liberty, on its reverse side. This is significant because it highlights the importance of individual freedom and the idea of Rome as a bastion of liberty, which were core values of the Roman Empire during the reign of Domitian.
