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Sestertius - Domitian S C
85 year| Bronze | 24.7 g | - |
| 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 | 24.7 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#251711 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Domitian standing right clasping hands with officer left, over altar; two soldiers, one holding standard, the other a spear and shield behind.
Script: Latin
Lettering: S C
Translation:
Senatus Consultum.
Decree of the senate.
Comment
Mass varies: 24.08–25.22 g;Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Sestertius - Domitian (S C) (85) coin features an image of the Roman goddess Victory (Victoria) on its reverse side. This image was a common motif on Roman coins during the reign of Domitian (AD 81-96), as the emperor sought to emphasize the idea of Roman victory and military power. The coin's design may have been intended to promote Domitian's military campaigns and reinforce the idea of Roman dominance over its territories.
