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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Sestertius - Domitian TR P COS VII DES VIII P P S C; Minerva
81 year| Bronze | 24 g | 34.5 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Domitian (Titus Flavius Domitianus) (81-96) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 81 |
| Value | 1 Sestertius = ¼ Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 24 g |
| Diameter | 34.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#251505 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Minerva advancing right, holding spear and shield.
Script: Latin
Lettering: TR P COS VII DES VIII P P S C
Translation:
Tribunicia Potestate, Consul Septimum, Designatus Octavum, Pater Patriae, Senatus Consultum.
Holder of tribunician power, consul for the seventh time, elect for the eighth time, father of the nation, decree of the senate.
Comment
Mass varies: 22.11–26.27 g;Diameter varies: 34–35 mm;
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of the Roman goddess Minerva on the reverse side, which was a common motif on Roman coins during the reign of Domitian (AD 81-96). Minerva was the goddess of wisdom, war, and crafts, and was often depicted with an owl, which symbolized her association with wisdom and knowledge. The inclusion of Minerva on this coin may have been a way to emphasize the importance of wisdom and knowledge during Domitian's reign.
