© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Sestertius IMP CAES DOMIT AVG GERM COS XVI CENS PER P P
| Bronze | 25.5 g | 33.5 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Domitian (Titus Flavius Domitianus) (81-96) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 92-94 |
| Value | 1 Sestertius = ¼ Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 25.5 g |
| Diameter | 33.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#252193 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Legend surrounding large S C.
Script: Latin
Lettering: IMP CAES DOMIT AVG GERM COS XVI CENS PER P P
Translation:
Imperator Caesar Domitianus Augustus Germanicus, Consul Sextum Decimum, Censor Perpetuus, Pater Patriae.
Supreme commander (Imperator), Caesar, Domitian, emperor (Augustus), conqueror of the Germans, consul for the 16th time, censor for life, father of the nation.
Comment
Mass varies: 21.13–28.907 g;Diameter varies: 32–34 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 emperor Domitian, who ruled from 81 to 96 AD, on one side, and a depiction of the goddess Germania on the other. This coin was minted during a time when the Roman Empire was expanding its territories and had recently conquered Germany, hence the inclusion of Germania on the coin. Additionally, the coin's inscription "GERM COS XVI CENS PER P P" translates to "Germanicus, consul for the 16th time, censor, father of the fatherland," highlighting Domitian's role as a powerful and influential leader in the Roman Empire.
