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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Sestertius - Domitian S C
86 year| Bronze | 26.2 g | 35 mm |
| 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 | 26.2 g |
| Diameter | 35 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#251901 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Domitian riding right, piercing German with spear.
Script: Latin
Lettering: S C
Translation:
Senatus Consultum.
Decree of the senate.
Comment
Mass varies: 24.64–27.28 g;Diameter varies: 33–36 mm;
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Sestertius - Domitian (S C) (86) coin features an image of the Roman goddess Libertas, who is depicted standing and holding a liberty torch and a scepter. This image was a common motif on Roman coins during the late 1st century AD, as it symbolized the idea of freedom and the rule of law under the Roman Empire.
