Catalog
| Issuer | Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
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| Year | 86 |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Value | As = 1⁄16 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 11.69 g |
| Diameter | |
| Thickness | |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | |
| Engraver(s) | |
| In circulation to | |
| Reference(s) | RIC II.1#498, OCRE#ric.2_1(2).dom.498 |
| Obverse description | Bust of Domitian, laureate, right with aegis. |
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| Obverse script | Latin |
| Obverse lettering |
IMP CAES DOMIT AVG GERM COS XII CENS PER P P (Translation: Imperator Caesar Domitianus Augustus Germanicus, Consul Duodecimus, Censor Perpetuus, Pater Patriae. Supreme commander (Imperator), Caesar, Domitian, emperor (Augustus), conqueror of the Germans, consul for the twelfth time, censor for life, father of the nation.) |
| Reverse description | Victory standing left, holding palm in left and with right inscribing shield set on trophy to left. |
| Reverse script | Latin |
| Reverse lettering |
VICTORIAE AVGVSTI S C (Translation: Victoriae Augusti. Senatus Consultum. To the victory of the emperor (Augustus). Decree of the senate.) |
| Edge | |
| Mint | |
| Mintage |
ND (86) - - |
| Numisquare ID | 1009100630 |
| Additional information |
Historical Context: Struck in 86 AD, this As belongs to Emperor Domitian's reign (81-96 AD). By this year, Domitian had consolidated autocratic power, pursuing military campaigns, notably against the Dacians. The reverse legend, VICTORIAE AVGVSTI (To the Victories of the Emperor), directly references these imperial successes, potent propaganda. The "S C" (Senatus Consulto) confirms senatorial authorization for this bronze coinage, standard for base metal denominations.
Artistry: The engraver is unknown, typical for Roman imperial coinage, yet the design reflects sophisticated output from Flavian mint workshops. The stylistic school blends classical idealization with naturalism, prioritizing clear legibility