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Sestertius - Domitian GERMANIA CAPTA S C; Germania
87 year| Bronze | 27 g | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Domitian (Titus Flavius Domitianus) (81-96) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 87 |
| Value | 1 Sestertius = ¼ Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 27 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#251958 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Trophy flanked on left by Germania seated left, head on arm, and on right by German captive standing right, head left, left hand on shield.
Script: Latin
Lettering: GERMANIA CAPTA S C
Translation:
Germania Capta. Senatus Consultum.
Conquest of Germania. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a depiction of the Roman goddess Germania, which is a personification of the region of Germania, on the reverse side. This image was used to symbolize the Roman Empire's expansion and dominance over the region.
