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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Sestertius - Domitian S C
85 year| Bronze | 25.6 g | 34 mm |
| 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 | 25.6 g |
| Diameter | 34 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#251709 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Domitian standing left holding vertical spear in left hand, right hand at waist; before him, German kneeling right, holding shield; broken spear below.
Script: Latin
Lettering: S C
Translation:
Senatus Consultum.
Decree of the senate.
Comment
Mass varies: 23.55–26.93 g;Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Sestertius - Domitian (S C) (85) coin is that it features an image of the Roman goddess Libertas, who represents freedom and liberty, on its reverse side. This is significant because it highlights the importance of individual freedom and autonomy in Roman culture during the time of Domitian's reign (81-96 AD). The inclusion of Libertas on the coinage also suggests that the Roman Empire was promoting the idea of freedom and liberty as a symbol of its values and ideals.
