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© Bibliothèque nationale de France / Gallica
Sestertius - Domitian IVPPITER CVSTOS S C; Jupiter
86 year| Bronze | 23.04 g | - |
| 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 | 23.04 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#251897 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Jupiter seated left, holding thunderbolt and sceptre.
Script: Latin
Lettering: IVPPITER CVSTOS S C
Translation:
Iuppiter Custos. Senatus Consultum.
Jupiter, the guardian. 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 an image of Jupiter, the Roman god of the sky and thunder, on one side, and an image of the emperor Domitian on the other side. This coin was minted during Domitian's reign (81-96 AD) and was used as a standard circulation coin throughout the Roman Empire. The image of Jupiter on the coin was meant to symbolize the power and authority of the Roman state, while the image of Domitian served as a reminder of the emperor's divine right to rule.
