Roman Sestertius Coins

Inv. No.: c080
Date: A.D. 90.
Weight: 22.91g
 
Obv.: Domitian, laureate.
IMP.CAES.DOMIT.AVG.GERM.COS.XV.CENS.PER.P.P.

Rev.: Jupiter, seated, holding Victory and sceptre.
IOVI VICTORI S.C.

In A.D. 89 Domitian general Julianus defeated Decebalus of Dacia at Tapae. Domitian also waged war against the Marcomanni, the Suebi and the Iasyges. In November he returned to Rome and celebrated a double triumph. The coin is a tribute of thanks to Jupiter for a successful year campaigning.

Comparanda:
RIC, Domitian 388.