Sestertius - Domitian S C, Mars

€1.00
IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year81
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Sestertius = 1/4 Denarius
CurrencyDenarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215)
CompositionBronze
Weight24.4 g
Dimensions
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
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In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC II.1#832, OCRE#ric.2_1(2).dom.832
Obverse descriptionHead of Domitian, laureate, right.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringIMP DOMITIAN CAES DIVI VESP F AVG P M TR P P P COS VII
(Translation: Imperator, Domitianus, Caesar, Divi Vespasiani Filius, Augustus, Pontifex Maximus, Tribunicia Potestate, Pater Patriae, Consul Septimum. Supreme commander (Imperator) Domitian, Caesar, son of the divine Vespasianus, emperor (Augustus), high priest, holder of tribunician power, father of the nation, consul for the seventh time.)
Reverse descriptionMars, wearing cloak, advancing right, holding spear and trophy.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringS C
(Translation: Senatus Consultum. Decree of the senate.)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (81)  - -
Catalog ID4315138060
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