Coin (reverse), Denarius, of Domitia

This silver coin was minted in Rome by the empress Domitia sometime between 81 and 96 AD. It is a type called a denarius, the most common Roman silver coin. This picture shows the reverse of the coin.

The reverse shows a peacock walking to the left. The peacock was the symbol of Juno, the goddess of women and childbirth. Below is the inscription 'S C'.

The emperor minted coins in gold and silver, while the Senate issued base metal coins, marked with 'S C' (an abbreviation of 'Senatus Consulto'). It is unusual for a silver imperial coin to carry the legend 'S C'. It usually indicates special circumstances or Senate agreement to an event commemorated on a coin.

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Online ID:	000-180-001-681-C
Image Rights Holder:	National Museums Scotland
Project:	0504: National Museums Scotland Part 2 Project description \| View all records in project
Ref:	National Museums Scotland
Date:	Minted between 81 and 96 AD
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References:	Mattingly, Harold and Sydenham, Edward A. The Roman Imperial Coinage. Vol. II. Vespasian to Hadrian. London: Spink & Son, Ltd, 1926.
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