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© Bibliothèque nationale de France / Gallica
Sestertius - Domitian IVPPITER CVSTOS S C; Jupiter and Victory
| Bronze | 28.75 g | - |
| 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 | 28.75 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#252068 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Jupiter seated left, holding Victory in right and vertical sceptre in left.
Script: Latin
Lettering: IVPPITER CVSTOS S C
Unabridged legend: Iuppiter Custos. Senatus Consultum.
Translation: Jupiter, the guardian. Decree of the senate.
Comment
The obverse lettering appears to be CAE rather than CAES but this is the example coin.
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 coin's design reflects the importance of these deities in Roman culture and religion, and it's a great example of the artistic and cultural achievements of the Roman Empire during that time.
