As - Domitian VESTA S C

€1.00
IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year72
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 As = 1⁄16 Denarii
CurrencyDenarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215)
CompositionBronze
Weight10.6 g
Dimensions27.5 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC II.1#492, OCRE#ric.2_1(2).ves.492
Obverse descriptionHead of Domitian, laureate, right.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringCAESAR AVG F DOMITIANVS COS DES II
(Translation: Caesar Augusti FIlius Domitianus Consul Designatus Secundum. Caesar, son of the emperor (Augustus), Domitian, consul elect for the second time.)
Reverse descriptionDomed tetrastyle temple; within, figure standing, left holding patera in right and staff in left.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringVESTA S C
(Translation: Vesta. Senatus Consultum. Vesta. Decree of the senate.)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (72)  - -
Catalog ID2301009620
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