Sestertius - Domitian COS XIIII LVD SAEC A POP S C

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IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year88
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Sestertius = 1/4 Denarius
CurrencyDenarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215)
CompositionBronze
Weight25.7 g
Dimensions35.5 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
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In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC II.1#606, OCRE#ric.2_1(2).dom.606
Obverse descriptionHead of Domitian, laureate, right.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringIMP CAES DOMIT AVG GERM P M TR P VIII CENS PER P P
(Translation: Imperator Caesar Domitianus Augustus Germanicus, Pontifex Maximus, Tribunicia Potestate Octava, Censor Perpetuus, Pater Patriae. Supreme commander (Imperator), Caesar, Domitian, emperor (Augustus), conqueror of the Germans, high priest, holder of tribunician power for the eighth time, censor for life, father of the nation.)
Reverse descriptionDomitian seated right on low platform inscribed FRVG AC facing toward two citizens togate standing left, carrying sacks; tetrastyle temple in background.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringCOS XIIII LVD SAEC A POP S C
(Translation: Consul Quartum Decimum, Ludi Saeculares A Populo, Senatus Consultum. Consul for the 14th time, Secular Games for the people, decree of the senate.)
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MintageND (88)  - -
Catalog ID1382838880
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