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Sestertius - Domitian IOVI VICTORI S C; Jupiter and Victory
| Bronze | 25.3 g | 34.5 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Domitian (Titus Flavius Domitianus) (81-96) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 88-89 |
| Value | 1 Sestertius = ¼ Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 25.3 g |
| Diameter | 34.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#252066 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Jupiter seated left, holding Victory in right and vertical sceptre in left.
Script: Latin
Lettering: IOVI VICTORI S C
Unabridged legend: Iovi Victori. Senatus Consultum.
Translation: To Jupiter the Victorious. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Mass varies: 22.27–32.05 g;Diameter varies: 29–37 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 coin was minted during the reign of Emperor Domitian, who ruled the Roman Empire from 81 to 96 AD. The combination of these two symbols suggests that the coin was minted to commemorate a significant military victory or triumph during Domitian's reign.
