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Sestertius - Domitian IOVI VICTORI S C; Jupiter and Victory
85 year| Bronze | 18.5 g | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Domitian (Titus Flavius Domitianus) (81-96) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 85 |
| Value | 1 Sestertius = ¼ Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 18.5 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#251783 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Jupiter seated left, holding Victory and sceptre.
Script: Latin
Lettering: IOVI VICTORI S C
Translation:
Iovi Victori. Senatus Consultum.
To Jupiter the Victorious. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Mass varies: 10.34–23.7 g;Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a depiction of Jupiter, the Roman god of thunder, and Victory, a personification of victory, on the reverse side. This symbolizes the Roman Empire's belief in the power of Jupiter and the idea that victory was a divine blessing.
