© Bibliothèque nationale de France / Gallica
© Bibliothèque nationale de France / Gallica
Sestertius - Domitian COS XIIII LVD SAEC A POP S C
88 year| Bronze | 24.9 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 | 24.9 g |
| Diameter | 35.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#252041 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Domitian seated right on low platform inscribed FRVG AC, holding patera, facing two citizens holding pateras; tetrastyle temple behind.
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: 20.17–28.25 g;Diameter varies: 34–36 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 is depicted standing and holding a liberty torch and a scepter. This image symbolizes the idea of freedom and the power of the Roman people.
