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Sestertius - Domitian S C; Pax
85 year| Bronze | 22.84 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 | 22.84 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#251794 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Pax standing left, setting fire to pile of arms and holding cornucopiae.
Script: Latin
Lettering: S C
Translation:
Senatus Consultum.
Decree of the senate.
Comment
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Sestertius - Domitian (S C; Pax) (85) coin is that it features an image of the Roman goddess Pax (Irene in Greek) on the reverse side, which symbolizes peace and harmony. This is significant because Domitian's reign was marked by a period of relative peace and stability in the Roman Empire, known as the Pax Romana, which lasted from 27 BC to 180 AD. The coin's design may have been intended to promote the idea of peace and prosperity under Domitian's rule.
