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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Sestertius - Domitian IOVI VICTORI S C; Jupiter and Victory
86 year| Bronze | 25.1 g | 34.5 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Domitian (Titus Flavius Domitianus) (81-96) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 86 |
| Value | 1 Sestertius = ¼ Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 25.1 g |
| Diameter | 34.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#251896 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Jupiter seated left, holding Victory in right and vertical sceptre in left.
Script: Latin
Lettering: IOVI VICTORI S C
Translation:
Iovi Victori. Senatus Consultum.
To Jupiter the Victorious. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Mass varies: 22.377–30.19 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 a depiction of Jupiter, the Roman god of the sky and thunder, on one side, and Victory, the Roman goddess of victory, on the other. This symbolizes the Roman Empire's belief in the power of Jupiter and the importance of victory in battle.
