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Sestertius - Domitian COS XIIII LVD SAEC FEC S C; Tellus
88 year| Bronze | 24.6 g | - |
| 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 | 24.6 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#252047 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Domitian standing right over altar; victimarius with pig right; Tellus, holding cornucopiae, grain, and poppies, reclining right; flute and lyre players behind.
Script: Latin
Lettering: COS XIIII LVD SAEC FEC S C
Unabridged legend: Consul Quartum Decimum, Ludos Saeculares Fecit, Senatus Consultum.
Translation: Consul for the 14th time, organiser of the Secular Games, decree of the senate.
Comment
RIC has the obverse lettering as IMP CAES DOMIT AVG GERM P M TR P VIII CENS PER P P but the example has no room for the final P P.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Tellus, the Roman goddess of the earth, on its reverse side. This is significant because it highlights the importance of agriculture and the natural world in Roman society during the time of Domitian's reign (81-96 AD). The coin's design also includes a depiction of a globe, symbolizing the Roman Empire's vast territories and influence.
