Sestertius - Domitian S C, Minerva

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IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year80-81
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Sestertius = 1/4 Denarius
CurrencyDenarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215)
CompositionBronze
Weight24.74 g
Dimensions34 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC II.1#297, OCRE#ric.2_1(2).tit.297
Obverse descriptionHead of Domitian, laureate, left.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringCAES DIVI AVG VESP F DOMITIAN COS VII
(Translation: Caesar, Divi Augusti Vespasiani Filius, Domitianus, Consul Septimum. Caesar, son of the divine emperor (Augustus) Vespasianus, Domitian, consul for the seventh time.)
Reverse descriptionMinerva advancing right, holding spear and shield.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringS C
(Translation: Senatus Consultum. Decree of the senate.)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (80-81)  - -
Catalog ID8131839140
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