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Sestertius - Domitian S C
85 year| Bronze | 26.81 g | 37 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 | 26.81 g |
| Diameter | 37 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#251833 |
|---|---|
| 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
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 or to celebrate a specific victory, such as the Roman conquest of Dacia (modern-day Romania).
