Domitian 85 AD AE "AS" SALVTI AVGVSTI / S C RIC # 305 VF+

Description: RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 305 Date: A. D. 85 Denomination: As Mint: Rome Obverse: IMP CAES DOMITIAN AVG GERM COS XI: Bust of Domitian, laureate, right with aegis Reverse: SALVTI AVGVSTI / S C in field: Rectangular altar with three steps, door with four panels, horns at ends - BM-316, Paris-339, C-417. Domitian RIC 305 coin, an intriguing piece from ancient Rome: Emperor Domitian: Domitian ruled as the Roman emperor from AD 81 to AD 96. He was the younger son of Vespasian and the brother of Titus. His reign was marked by both achievements and controversies. Coin Specifications: Date: The coin was minted in AD 85 at Rome. Denomination: It is an As, a bronze coin. Obverse: Legend: IMP CAES DOMITIAN AVG GERM COS XI. Design: Features a laureate head of Domitian facing right, adorned with an aegis (a protective cloak). Reverse: Legend: SALVTI AVGVSTI. Design: Depicts an altar with closed doors. Additional Details: The altar symbolizes peace and stability. The closed doors may represent the security and protection brought by peace. The inscription S-C appears in the field. Weight: 9.09 grams. Diameter: 26 mm. This coin reflects the importance of peace (Pax) during the Flavian dynasty. Interestingly, Pax was a popular motif on coins during Vespasian’s reign but became less prominent on Domitian’s own coinage when he ascended to the throne as Emperor. The closed doors on the altar symbolize the security and tranquility that peace brings. This Roman bronze coin was minted during the reign of Emperor Domitian in 85 AD. The obverse features the image of the emperor, while the reverse depicts the goddess Salus seated and holding a patera. The coin has been graded as VF. It has a provenance with ownership history available and is part of the Roman Imperial period. The coin is an excellent addition to any Ancient coin collection.

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