Sestertius - Domitia DIVI CAESAR MATRI S C
Features
| Issuer |
Rome ›
Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
 |
|---|---|
| Emperor |
Domitian (Titus Flavius Domitianus) (81-96)
|
| Type | Standard circulation coins |
| Years | 81-82 |
| Value | 1 Sestertius = ¼ Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 24.5 g |
| Diameter | 34 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Number | N# 251562 |
| References | RIC II.1# 132 Ian Carradice, Theodore Vern Buttrey, Jr.; 2007. The Roman Imperial Coinage / Volume 2.1. Vespasian – Domitian (AD 69–96) (Second revised edition). Spink & Son, London, United Kingdom.Online Coins of the Roman Empire (http://numismatics.org/ocre/) |
Obverse
Bust of Domitia, draped, right; hair bundled in front and wrapped in chignon in back.
Script: Latin
Lettering: DOMITIAE AVG IMP CAES DIVI F DOMITIAN AVG
Translation:
Domitiaa Augusta Imperatoris Caesaris Divi Filii Domitiani Augusti.
Of Domitia [Longina], empress (Augusta), [mother] of the supreme commanders and Caesars, sons of the divine, and [consort] of Domitian, emperor (Augustus).
Reverse
Domitia seated left, holding sceptre in left hand and holding out right to child standing left.
Script: Latin
Lettering: DIVI CAESAR MATRI S C
Unabridged legend: Divi Caesaris Mater, Senatus Consultum.
Translation: Mother of the divine Caesar. Decree of the senate.
Mint
Rome (ancient), Italy (?-476)Comments
Mass varies: 21.53–27.42 g;
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Manage my collection
Please sign in or create an account to manage your collection.
| Date | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Undetermined | |||||||||||||||
| ND (81-82) | |||||||||||||||
Get this coin
No member from this site currently wants to exchange it.
Numista Rarity index: 100
This index is based on the data of Numista members collections. It ranges from 0 to 100, 0 meaning a very common coin or banknote and 100 meaning a rare coin or banknote among Numista members.
Contribute to the catalogue
Modify or add data on this pageRegister a past auction sale
Register an example of this type
Duplicate this page
