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EGYPT. Alexandria. Domitian, 81-96. Diobol
(25 mm, 7.42 g, 11 h),
Obv: RY 10 = 90/1. [ΑΥΤ] ΚΑΙϹΑΡ ΔΟΜΙΤ [ϹЄΒ ΓЄΡΜ] Laureate head of Domitian to right, with aegis on his left shoulder.
Rev: L I Agathodaemon serpent riding horse to right.
Dattari (Savio) 563. Emmett 276.10. K&G 24.110. RPC II 2584A.
Extremely rare. Somewhat porous and with light deposits, otherwise, good fine.
From a European collection, formed before 2005.
Leu Numismatic Web auction 17 Lot 2103 Sunday August 15, 2021

I was first made aware of this coin a few years ago. Ever since, I have trying to grab one when they come up at auctions. The problem is 2-fold. First, it is a rare type. If the attribution of RPC 2854A is correct, it is even rarer than RPC 2854 which is on its own a rare coin. RPC online has my coin as RPC 2854 but I am not sure they are correct. The presence or absence of Aegis on the bust seems to be the key factor in differentiating these types.

I have found that I am attracted to the Alexandrian bronzes struck for Domitian. So many of the Egyptian themed coins are interesting and are a real departure from the reverses of the imperial coinage from the same time period.

Rarity aside it is the reverse of this coin that really shines. A coin that depicts a snake riding a horse? Yes, I will take one of those please. The reverse is so interesting that there is more demand for this type than the current supply. I consider myself lucky to add this fascinating type to my collection.

From the auction description: “According to Emmett, the reverse of this interesting issue is connected to the grain harvest. The horse represents the continuous cycle of the seasons, while Agathodaemon ensures that the grain will sprout, thus ensuring Egypt's prosperity.”

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AS FOUND. DOMITIAN CAESAREA MARITIMA JUDAEA CAPTA TYPEJudaea Capta, Domitian, Struck at Caesarea Maritima 81-96 CE. Æ 24mm
O: Laureate bust of Domitian to right.
R: Victory to left with trophy.
Hendin-747. Æ 24mm
Extremely Fine

1 commentsMaritima

Domitian, 13 September 81 - 18 September 96 A.D., Silver denarius, RIC II, part 1, 669 (C3); BMCRE II 153; BnF III 147; RSC II 251Silver denarius
Obverse: IMP CAES DOMIT AVG GERM P M TR P VIII, laureate head right.
Reverse: IMP XIX COS XIIII CENS P P P, Minerva standing left, helmeted and draped, thunderbolt in right hand, spear vertical behind in left hand, grounded shield at feet behind.
2.85 g., 18.7 mm, Rome mint
sold 4-20181 commentsNORMAN K

010. Vespasian 69 AD - 79 ADVespasian

The character of this emperor showed very little, if anything, of the pagan tyrant. Though himself a man of no literary culture, he became the protector of his prisoner of war, the Jewish historian Josephus, a worshipper of the One God, and even permitted him the use of his own family name (Flavius). While this generosity may have been in some degree prompted by Josephus's shrewd prophecy of Vespasian's elevation to the purple, there are other instances of his disposition to reward merit in those with whom he was by no means personally sympathetic. Vespasian has the distinction of being the first Roman Emperor to transmit the purple to his own son; he is also noteworthy in Roman imperial history as having very nearly completed his seventieth year and died a natural death: being in feeble health, he had withdrawn to benefit by the purer air of his native Reate, in the "dewy fields" (rosei campi) of the Sabine country. By his wife, Flavia Domitilla, he left two sons, Titus and Domitian, and a daughter, Domitilla, through whom the name of Vespasian's empress was passed on to a granddaughter who is revered as a confessor of the Faith.

A man of strict military discipline and simple tastes, Vespasian proved to be a conscientious and generally tolerant administrator. More importantly, following the upheavals of A.D. 68-69, his reign was welcome for its general tranquility and restoration of peace. In Vespasian Rome found a leader who made no great breaks with tradition, yet his ability ro rebuild the empire and especially his willingness to expand the composition of the governing class helped to establish a positive working model for the "good emperors" of the second century. In contrast to his immediate imperial predecessors, Vespasian died peacefully - at Aquae Cutiliae near his birthplace in Sabine country on 23 June, A.D. 79, after contracting a brief illness. The occasion is said to have inspired his deathbed quip: "Oh my, I must be turning into a god!"

Denarius. IMP CAES VESP AVG P M COS IIII, laureate head right / VES-TA to either side of Vesta standing left, holding simpulum & scepter. RSC 574ecoli

011. Domitian, 81-96AD. AE Dupondius.Domitian. AE Dupondius. 10.08g, 28.3mm, 180o, Rome mint, Apr - Nov 85 A.D.;
Obverse IMP CAES DOMIT AVG GERM COS XI CENS POT P P, radiate head right with aegis.
Reverse FORTVNAE AVGVSTI S C, Fortuna standing left holding rudder and cornucopia. scarce. choice gVF. RIC 293, Cohen 121.
2 commentsLordBest

011a. Julia TitiJulia Flavia (17 September 64 - 91) was the only child to the Emperor Titus from his second marriage to the well-connected Marcia Furnilla. Titus divorced Furnilla after Julia's birth. Julia was born in Rome.

When growing up, Titus offered her in marriage to his brother Domitian, but he refused because of his infatuation with Domitia Longina. Later she married her second cousin Titus Flavius Sabinus, brother to consul Titus Flavius Clemens, who married her first cousin Flavia Domitilla. By then Domitian had seduced her.

When her father and husband died, she became Emperor Domitian’s mistress. He openly showed his love. Falling pregnant, Julia died of a forced abortion. Julia was deified and her ashes her mixed with Domitian by an old nurse secretly in the Temple of the Flavians.

AEOLIS, Temnus. Julia Titi. Augusta, AD 79-91. Æ 16mm (2.18 gm). Draped bust right / EPI AGNOU THMNIT, Athena standing left, holding palladium and scepter, shield resting on ground. RPC II 981. Near VF, dark green patina, small flan crack. Ex-CNG

From the Garth R. Drewry Collection. Ex Classical Numismatic Group 51 (15 September 1999), lot 875; Marcel Burstein Collection.
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012a. DomitiaDomitia, wife of Domitian. Augusta, 82-96 AD.

In 70, Domitia was married to Lucius Aelius Lamia, but she attracted the attention of Domitian, son of emperor Vespasian. Shortly afterwards she was taken from her husband and remarried with the future emperor. They had a son in the next year and a daughter in 74, both died young. Domitian was very fond of his wife and carried her in all his travels. In 83, Domitia Longina's affair with the actor Paris was disclosed. Paris was executed and Domitia received her letter of divorce from Domitian. She was exiled, but remained close to Roman politics and to Domitian.

CILICIA, Epiphanea. Æ 21mm (7.18 gm). Dated year 151 (83/84 AD). Draped bust right / Athena standing left, righ hand extended, left resting on shield; ANP (date) left. RPC I 1786; SNG Levante 1813; SNG France -; SNG Copenhagen -. VF, dark green patina, some smoothing. Very rare, only 1 specimen (the Levante specimen), recorded in RPC. Ex-CNGecoli

013a8. DomitianBithynia, Uncertain city (Nicaea?). AE 26 mm, 11.45 g. Obv: ΑΥΤ ΔΟΜΙΤΙΑΝΟΣ ΚΑΙΣΑΡ ΣΕΒ ΓΕΡ, laureate head of Domitian, right. Rev: ΣΕΒΑΣΤΟΥ, Nike advancing left, holding shield and wreath. RPC 709B (1 listed).lawrence c

013b4. Domitian & DomitiaAE 26mm, 7.60 g. Epiphanea, Cilicia
Issue: Year 161 (ΑΞΡ) (AD 93/4)
Obv: ΑΥΤΟΚΡΑΤΩΡ ΚΑΙΣΑΡ ΔΟΜΙΤΙΑΝΟΣ; laureate and draped bust of Domitian, right.
Reverse: ΕΠΙΦΑΝΕΩΝ ΔΟΜΙΤΙΑ ΣΕΒΑΣΤΗ, ΑΞΡ (in l. field); draped bust of Domitia, r.
RPC II №: 1788lawrence c

013c. Vespasian JuniorRelative of Domitian, and adopted by him. His father accused of treason and executed. Vespasian Junior's fate is not known; only provincial coins were minted for him.lawrence c

024a Domitian (69-81 A.D. Caesar, 81-96 A.D. Augustus), RIC 0658 (Vespasian), RIC II(1962) 0695 (Vespasian), AE-Dupondius, Rome, FELICITAS PVBLICA, S-C, Felicitas left, #1024a Domitian (69-81 A.D. Caesar, 81-96 A.D. Augustus), RIC 0658 (Vespasian), RIC II(1962) 0695 (Vespasian), AE-Dupondius, Rome, FELICITAS PVBLICA, S-C, Felicitas left, #1
avers: CAESAR AVG F DOMITIAN COS II, Laureate, draped bust of Domitian right.
reverse: FELICITAS PVBLICA, Felicitas standing left, holding caduceus and cornucopiae, S-C across the field.
exergue: S/C//--, diameter: 26,5mm, weight: 12,09g, axis: 5h,
mint: Rome ???, date: 77-78 A.D., ref: RIC 0658 (Vespasian), RIC II(1962) 0695 (Vespasian),
Q-0013 commentsquadrans

024a Domitian (69-81 A.D. Caesar, 81-96 A.D. Augustus), RIC 1087, RIC II(1962) 0244(Vespasian), AR-Denarius, Rome, PRINCEPS IVVENTVTIS, Vesta seated left, Scarce!, #1024a Domitian (69-81 A.D. Caesar, 81-96 A.D. Augustus), RIC 1087, RIC II(1962) 0244(Vespasian), AR-Denarius, Rome, PRINCEPS IVVENTVTIS, Vesta seated left, Scarce!, #1
avers: CAESAR AVG F DOMITIANVS COS VI, Laureate head of Domitian right.
reverse: PRINCEPS IVVENTVTIS, Vesta seated left, holding palladium and sceptre.
exergue: -/-//--, diameter: 17,0-17,5mm, weight: 2,89g, axis: 6h,
mint: Rome, date: 79 A.D., ref: RIC 1087, RIC II(1962) 0244(Vespasian) p-43, C 378, BMC 262,
Q-0012 commentsquadrans

024c Domitian (69-81 A.D. Caesar, 81-96 A.D. Augustus), RIC 0742, AR-Denarius, Rome, IMP XXII COS XVI CENS P P P, Minerva left with the spear, #1024c Domitian (69-81 A.D. Caesar, 81-96 A.D. Augustus), RIC 0742, AR-Denarius, Rome, IMP XXII COS XVI CENS P P P, Minerva left with the spear, #1
avers: IMP CAES DOMIT AVG GERM P M TR P XII, Laureate head of Domitian right.
reverse: IMP XXII COS XVI CENS P P P, Minerva standing left, holding a spear.
exergue: -/-//--, diameter: 18,3-18,8mm, weight: 2,94g, axis: 6h,
mint: Rome, date: 95 A.D., ref: RIC 0742, BMC 207, RSC 278, BNC 186,
Q-0011 commentsquadrans

024c Domitian (69-81 A.D. Caesar, 81-96 A.D. Augustus), RIC 0773, AR-Denarius, Rome, IMP XXII COS XVII CENS P P P, Minerva left with the spear, #1024c Domitian (69-81 A.D. Caesar, 81-96 A.D. Augustus), RIC 0773, AR-Denarius, Rome, IMP XXII COS XVII CENS P P P, Minerva left with the spear, #1
avers: IMP CAES DOMIT AVG GERM P M TR P XIIII, Laureate head of Domitian right.
reverse: IMP XXII COS XVII CENS P P P, Minerva standing left, holding a spear.
exergue: -/-//--, diameter: 18,0-18,5mm, weight: 3,06g, axis: 6h,
mint: Rome, date: 95 A.D., ref: RIC 0773, RSC-286, BMC 226,
Q-0015 commentsquadrans

024p Domitian (69-81 A.D. Caesar, 81-96 A.D. Augustus), Syria, Antioch, Seleucis and Pieria, RPC II 2017, AE-(20)Semis, Large SC within laurel-wreath #1024p Domitian (69-81 A.D. Caesar, 81-96 A.D. Augustus), Syria, Antioch, Seleucis and Pieria, RPC II 2017, AE-(20)Semis, Large SC within laurel-wreath #1
avers: DOMITIANVS CAESAR, Laureate head left.
reverse: Large SC within laurel-wreath.
exergue: S/C//--, diameter: 17,0-20,0mm, weight: 4,55g, axis: 11h,
mint: Syria, Antioch, Seleucis and Pieria, date: 69-81 A.D., ref: RPC II 2017, BMC 251,
Q-001quadrans

092-094 AD., Domitian, Rome mint, As, Virtus, RIC 409.Domitian, Rome mint, 92-94 AD.,
Æ As (25-27 mm / 10.98 g),
Obv.: IMP CAES DOMIT AVG GERM COS XVI CENS PER P P , radiate head of Domitian right.
Rev.: VIRTVTI - AVGVSTI / S - C , Virtus standing right, holding spear and parazonium, left foot on helmet.
RIC 409 ; C 658 .

my ancient coin database
3 commentsArminius

096-098 AD - NERVA AR denarius - struck 97 ADobv:IMP NERVA CAES AVG PM TR P COS II PP (laureate head right)
rev:FORTVNA AVGVST (Fortuna standing left, holding rudder and cornucopia)
ref:RIC16, C.66
3.03gms, 19mm

Marcus Cocceius Nerva, a 60-year-old senator who became the first of the five good emperors. Following Domitian, he was the first of the emperors to select an heir rather than a blood relative.
berserker

1bb Nerva96-98

As
Laureate head, right, IMP NERVA CAES AVG P M TR P COS II
Liberty stg, LIBERTAS PVBLICA SC

The perfect propaganda reverse for the successor to a tyrant. I guess he had a nose for these things.

RIC 86

Eutropius recorded: IN the eight hundred and fiftieth year from the foundation of the city, in the consulship of Vetus and Valens, the empire was restored to a most prosperous condition, being committed, with great good fortune, to the rule of meritorious princes. To Domitian, a most murderous tyrant, succeeded NERVA, a man of moderation and activity in private life, and of noble descent, though not of the very highest rank. He was made emperor at an advanced age, Petronius Secundus, the praefect of the praetorian guards, and Parthenius, one of the assassins of Domitian, giving him their support, and conducted himself with great justice and public spirit.1 He provided for the good of the state by a divine foresight, in his adoption of Trajan. He died at Rome, after a reign of one year, four months, and eight days, in the seventy-second year of his age, and was enrolled among the gods. Blindado

2015 HighlightsHere are a few of my favorite acquisitions from 2015. To see detailed descriptions of each coin, click on a title below. Thanks for checking out my gallery and may everyone have a happy and safe New Year!

Lucius Marcius Philippus, RSC Marcia 28
Vespasian, RIC 1558
Domitian, RIC Vesp 957
Trajan, RIC 212
Trajan, RIC 222
Hadrian, RIC 129c
Hadrian, RIC 247i
Marcus Aurelius, RIC 291
Septimius Severus, RIC 494
Caracalla, RIC 120
Elagabalus, RIC 88
Severus Alexander, RIC 178
Volusian, McAlee 1192/1193 variety

Matt Inglima

22114 Domitian/PegasusDomitian/Pegasus struck under Vespasian 76-77 AD
Obv: CAES AVG F DOMITIANVS
Head of Domitian, laureate, right
Rev: COS IIII
Pegasus standing right, left foreleg raised, wings curling up on back
Mint: Rome 18mm., 3,24g
RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 921-922
Ex Savoca Auctions 16th Blue Auction
2 commentsBlayne W

22116 Domitian/Vesta ReverseDomitian/Vesta struck under Vespasian 79 AD
Obv: CAESAR AVG F DOMITIANVS COS VI
Head of Domitian, laureate, right
Rev: PRINCEPS IVVENTVTIS
Vesta, draped, hooded, seated left on throne, holding palladium in ext right hand and transverse sceptre in left
Mint: Rome 17mm., 3,14g
RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1087
Ex: Savoca Auction 16th Blue Auction
1 commentsBlayne W

711a, Titus, 24 June 79 - 13 September 81 A.D. TITUS AUGUSTUS AR silver denarius. Struck at Rome, 80 AD. IMP TITVS CAESAR VESPASIAN AVG PM, laureate head right. Reverse - TRP IX IMP XV COS VIII PP, elephant walking left. Fully legible legends, about Very Fine, nice golden toning. Commemmorates the completion and dedication of the Colosseum and the opening of games. SCARCE. RCV 2512, valued at $544 in EF. 17mm, 3.1g. Ex Incitatus.

De Imperatoribus Romanis: An Online Encyclopedia of Roman Rulers and their Families

Titus Flavius Vespasianus (A.D. 79-81)

John Donahue
College of William and Mary

Titus Flavius Vespasianus was born on December 30, 39 A.D. He was the oldest of the three children of the founder of the Flavian Dynasty, Vespasian. Beginning in the year 70 Titus was named Cæsar and coregent; he was highly educated and a brilliant poet and orator in both Latin and Greek. He won military fame during the Jewish Revolt of 69-70. In April, 70, he appeared before the walls of Jerusalem, and conquered and destroyed the city after a siege of five months. He wished to preserve the Temple, but in the struggle with the Jews who rushed out of it a soldier threw a brand into the building. The siege and taking of the city were accompanied by barbarous cruelties. The next year Titus celebrated his victory by a triumph; to increase the fame of the Flavian dynasty the inscription on the triumphal arch represented the overthrow of the helpless people as a heroic achievement. Titus succeeded his father as Emperor in 79.

Before becoming emperor, tradition records that Titus was feared as the next Nero, a perception that may have developed from his association with Berenice, his alleged heavy-handedness as praetorian prefect, and tales of sexual debauchery. Once in office, however, both emperor and his reign were portrayed in universally positive terms. The suddenness of this transformation raises immediate suspicions, yet it is difficult to know whether the historical tradition is suspect or if Titus was in fact adept at taking off one mask for another. What is clear, however, is that Titus sought to present the Flavians as the legitimate successors of the Julio-Claudian dynasty. Proof came through the issuing of a series of restoration coins of previous emperors, the most popular being Augustus and Claudius. In A.D. 80 Titus also set out to establish an imperial cult in honor of Vespasian. The temple, in which cult (the first that was not connected with the Julio-Claudians) was housed, was completed by Domitian and was known as the Temple of Vespasian and Domitian.
Legitimacy was also sought through various economic measures, which Titus enthusiastically funded. Vast amounts of capital poured into extensive building schemes in Rome, especially the Flavian Amphitheater, popularly known as the Colosseum. In celebration of additions made to the structure, Titus provided a grand 100-day festival, with sea fights staged on an artificial lake, infantry battles, wild beast hunts, and similar activities. He also constructed new imperial baths to the south-east of the Amphitheater and began work on the celebrated Arch of Titus, a memorial to his Jewish victories. Large sums were directed to Italy and the provinces as well, especially for road building. In response to the eruption of Vesuvius in A.D. 79, Titus spent large sums to relieve distress in that area; likewise, the imperial purse contributed heavily to rebuilding Rome after a devastating fire destroyed large sections of the city in A.D. 80. As a result of these actions, Titus earned a reputation for generosity and geniality. For these reasons he gained the honourable title of "amor et deliciæ generis humani" (the darling and admiration of the human race). Even so, his financial acumen must not be under-estimated. He left the treasury with a surplus, as he had found it, and dealt promptly and efficiently with costly natural disasters. The Greek historian of the third-century A.D., Cassius Dio, perhaps offered the most accurate and succinct assessment of Titus' economic policy: "In money matters, Titus was frugal and made no unnecessary expenditure." In other areas, the brevity of Titus' reign limits our ability to detect major emphases or trends in policy. As far as can be discerned from the limited evidence, senior officials and amici were well chosen, and his legislative activity tended to focus on popular social measures, with the army as a particular beneficiary in the areas of land ownership, marriage, and testamentary freedom. In the provinces, Titus continued his father's policies by strengthening roads and forts in the East and along the Danube.

Titus died in September, A.D. 81 after only 26 months in office. Suetonius recorded that Titus died on his way to the Sabine country of his ancestors in the same villa as his father. A competing tradition persistently implicated his brother and successor, Domitian, as having had a hand in the emperor's demise, but the evidence is highly contradictory and any wrongdoing is difficult to prove. Domitian himself delivered the funeral eulogy and had Titus deified. He also built several monuments in honor of Titus and completed the Temple of Vespasian and Titus, changing the name of the structure to include his brother's and setting up his cult statue in the Temple itself.

Titus was the beneficiary of considerable intelligence and talent, endowments that were carefully cultivated at every step of his career, from his early education to his role under his father's principate. Cassius Dio suggested that Titus' reputation was enhanced by his early death. It is true that the ancient sources tend to heroicize Titus, yet based upon the evidence, his reign must be considered a positive one. He capably continued the work of his father in establishing the Flavian Dynasty and he maintained a high degree of economic and administrative competence in Italy and beyond. In so doing, he solidified the role of the emperor as paternalistic autocrat, a model that would serve Trajan and his successors well. Titus was used as a model by later emperors, especially those known as the Five Good Emperors (Nerva, Trajan, Hadrian, Antoninus Pius and Marcus Aurelius).

Copyright (C) 1997, John Donahue.
Published: De Imperatoribus Romanis: An Online Encyclopedia of Roman Rulers and their Families http://www.roman-emperors.org/startup.htm. Used by permission.

Catholic Encyclopedia, http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14746b.htm

Edited by J. P. Fitzgerald, Jr.Cleisthenes

711a, Titus, 24 June 79 - 13 September 81 A.D.Titus, 24 June 79 - 13 September 81 A.D. AR denarius, RCV 2512, aVF, struck at Rome, 80 A.D., 17.5mm, 3.4g. Obverse: IMP TITVS CAESAR VESPASIAN AVG PM, laureate head right; Reverse: TRP IX IMP XV COS VIII PP, elephant walking left. Fully legible legends; nice golden toning. This coin was struck in order to commemorate the completion and dedication of the Flavian Amphitheatre (the Colosseum) and its opening games. Very scarce. Ex Incitatus; photo courtesy Incitatus.

De Imperatoribus Romanis: An Online Encyclopedia of Roman Rulers and their Families

Titus Flavius Vespasianus (A.D. 79-81)

John Donahue
College of William and Mary

Titus Flavius Vespasianus was born on December 30, 39 A.D. He was the oldest of the three children of the founder of the Flavian Dynasty, Vespasian. Beginning in the year 70 Titus was named Cæsar and coregent; he was highly educated and a brilliant poet and orator in both Latin and Greek. He won military fame during the Jewish Revolt of 69-70. In April, 70, he appeared before the walls of Jerusalem, and conquered and destroyed the city after a siege of five months. He wished to preserve the Temple, but in the struggle with the Jews who rushed out of it a soldier threw a brand into the building. The siege and taking of the city were accompanied by barbarous cruelties. The next year Titus celebrated his victory by a triumph; to increase the fame of the Flavian dynasty the inscription on the triumphal arch represented the overthrow of the helpless people as a heroic achievement. Titus succeeded his father as Emperor in 79.

Before becoming emperor, tradition records that Titus was feared as the next Nero, a perception that may have developed from his association with Berenice, his alleged heavy-handedness as praetorian prefect, and tales of sexual debauchery. Once in office, however, both emperor and his reign were portrayed in universally positive terms. The suddenness of this transformation raises immediate suspicions, yet it is difficult to know whether the historical tradition is suspect or if Titus was in fact adept at taking off one mask for another. What is clear, however, is that Titus sought to present the Flavians as the legitimate successors of the Julio-Claudian dynasty. Proof came through the issuing of a series of restoration coins of previous emperors, the most popular being Augustus and Claudius. In A.D. 80 Titus also set out to establish an imperial cult in honor of Vespasian. The temple, in which cult (the first that was not connected with the Julio-Claudians) was housed, was completed by Domitian and was known as the Temple of Vespasian and Domitian.
Legitimacy was also sought through various economic measures, which Titus enthusiastically funded. Vast amounts of capital poured into extensive building schemes in Rome, especially the Flavian Amphitheater, popularly known as the Colosseum. In celebration of additions made to the structure, Titus provided a grand 100-day festival, with sea fights staged on an artificial lake, infantry battles, wild beast hunts, and similar activities. He also constructed new imperial baths to the south-east of the Amphitheater and began work on the celebrated Arch of Titus, a memorial to his Jewish victories. Large sums were directed to Italy and the provinces as well, especially for road building. In response to the eruption of Vesuvius in A.D. 79, Titus spent large sums to relieve distress in that area; likewise, the imperial purse contributed heavily to rebuilding Rome after a devastating fire destroyed large sections of the city in A.D. 80. As a result of these actions, Titus earned a reputation for generosity and geniality. For these reasons he gained the honourable title of "amor et deliciæ generis humani" (the darling and admiration of the human race). Even so, his financial acumen must not be under-estimated. He left the treasury with a surplus, as he had found it, and dealt promptly and efficiently with costly natural disasters. The Greek historian of the third-century A.D., Cassius Dio, perhaps offered the most accurate and succinct assessment of Titus' economic policy: "In money matters, Titus was frugal and made no unnecessary expenditure." In other areas, the brevity of Titus' reign limits our ability to detect major emphases or trends in policy. As far as can be discerned from the limited evidence, senior officials and amici were well chosen, and his legislative activity tended to focus on popular social measures, with the army as a particular beneficiary in the areas of land ownership, marriage, and testamentary freedom. In the provinces, Titus continued his father's policies by strengthening roads and forts in the East and along the Danube.

Titus died in September, A.D. 81 after only 26 months in office. Suetonius recorded that Titus died on his way to the Sabine country of his ancestors in the same villa as his father. A competing tradition persistently implicated his brother and successor, Domitian, as having had a hand in the emperor's demise, but the evidence is highly contradictory and any wrongdoing is difficult to prove. Domitian himself delivered the funeral eulogy and had Titus deified. He also built several monuments in honor of Titus and completed the Temple of Vespasian and Titus, changing the name of the structure to include his brother's and setting up his cult statue in the Temple itself.

Titus was the beneficiary of considerable intelligence and talent, endowments that were carefully cultivated at every step of his career, from his early education to his role under his father's principate. Cassius Dio suggested that Titus' reputation was enhanced by his early death. It is true that the ancient sources tend to heroicize Titus, yet based upon the evidence, his reign must be considered a positive one. He capably continued the work of his father in establishing the Flavian Dynasty and he maintained a high degree of economic and administrative competence in Italy and beyond. In so doing, he solidified the role of the emperor as paternalistic autocrat, a model that would serve Trajan and his successors well. Titus was used as a model by later emperors, especially those known as the Five Good Emperors (Nerva, Trajan, Hadrian, Antoninus Pius and Marcus Aurelius).

Copyright (C) 1997, John Donahue.
Published: De Imperatoribus Romanis: An Online Encyclopedia of Roman Rulers and their Families http://www.roman-emperors.org/startup.htm. Used by permission.

Catholic Encyclopedia, http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14746b.htm

Edited by J. P. Fitzgerald, Jr.3 commentsCleisthenes

712a, Domitian, 13 September 81 - 18 September 96 A.D.Domitian, as Caesar, AR Denarius. 77-78 AD; RIC 242, VF, 18mm, 3.18grams. Obverse: CAESAR AVG F DOMITIA[NVS], laureate head right ; Reverse: COS V below man with hand raised out behind him on horse prancing right. RSC 49a. Scarce. Ex Zuzim Judaea.

De Imperatoribus Romanis: An Online Encyclopedia of Roman Rulers and their Families

Titus Flavius Domitianus(A.D. 81-96)

John Donahue
College of William and Mary

Domitian was born in Rome on 24 October A.D. 51, the youngest son of Vespasian, Roman emperor (A.D. 69-79) and Domitilla I, a treasury clerk's daughter. Little is known about Domitian in the turbulent 18 months of the four (five?) emperors, but in the aftermath of the downfall of Vitellius in A.D. 69 he presented himself to the invading Flavian forces, was hailed as Caesar, and moved into the imperial residence.

As emperor, Domitian was to become one of Rome's foremost micromanagers, especially concerning the economy. Shortly after taking office, he raised the silver content of the denarius by about 12% (to the earlier level of Augustus), only to devaluate it in A.D. 85, when the imperial income must have proved insufficient to meet military and public expenses.

Domitian's reach extended well beyond the economy. Late in A.D. 85 he made himself censor perpetuus, censor for life, with a general supervision of conduct and morals. The move was without precedent and, although largely symbolic, it nevertheless revealed Domitian's obsessive interest in all aspects of Roman life. An ardent supporter of traditional Roman religion, he also closely identified himself with Minerva and Jupiter, publicly linking the latter divinity to his regime through the Ludi Capitolini, the Capitoline Games, begun in A.D.86. Held every four years in the early summer, the Games consisted of chariot races, athletics and gymnastics, and music, oratory and poetry.

Beyond Rome, Domitian taxed provincials rigorously and was not afraid to impose his will on officials of every rank. Consistent with his concern for the details of administration, he also made essential changes in the organization of several provinces and established the office of curator to investigate financial mismanagement in the cities. Other evidence points to a concern with civic improvements of all kinds, from road building in Asia Minor, Sardinia and near the Danube to building and defensive improvements in North Africa.

While the military abilities of Vespasian and Titus were genuine, those of Domitian were not. Partly as an attempt to remedy this deficiency, Domitian frequently became involved in his own military exploits outside of Rome. He claimed a triumph in A.D. 83 for subduing the Chatti in Gaul, but the conquest was illusory. Final victory did not really come until A.D. 89. In Britain, similar propaganda masked the withdrawal of Roman forces from the northern borders to positions farther south, a clear sign of Domitian's rejection of expansionist warfare in the province.

Domitian's autocratic tendencies meant that the real seat of power during his reign resided with his court. The features typically associated with later courts - a small band of favored courtiers, a keen interest in the bizarre and the unusual (e.g., wrestlers, jesters, and dwarves), and a highly mannered, if somewhat artificial atmosphere, characterized Domitian's palace too, whether at Rome or at his Alban villa, some 20 kilometers outside of the capital.

On 18 September, A.D. 96, Domitian was assassinated and was succeeded on the very same day by M. Cocceius Nerva, a senator and one of his amici. The sources are unanimous in stressing that this was a palace plot, yet it is difficult to determine the level of culpability among the various potential conspirators.
In many ways, Domitian is still a mystery - a lazy and licentious ruler by some accounts, an ambitious administrator and keeper of traditional Roman religion by others. As many of his economic, provincial, and military policies reveal, he was efficient and practical in much that he undertook, yet he also did nothing to hide the harsher despotic realities of his rule. This fact, combined with his solitary personality and frequent absences from Rome, guaranteed a harsh portrayal of his rule. The ultimate truths of his reign remain difficult to know.

Copyright (C) 1997, John Donahue.
Published: De Imperatoribus Romanis: An Online Encyclopedia of Roman Rulers and their Families http://www.roman-emperors.org/startup.htm. Used by permission.

Perhaps the reverse of this Domitian/Horseman specimen depicts Domitian as he rode a white horse behind his father, Vespasian, and his brother, Titus, during their joint triumph celebrating their victory over Judaea (see: Suetonius. The Twelve Caesars. Trans. Robert Graves. London: Penguin, 2003. 304).

Edited by J. P. Fitzgerald, Jr.
Cleisthenes

Agrippa IIOBV: DOMIT KAICAR
(Domitian Caesar), laureate bust of Domitian, right.
REV: ET KS BACI AGRIPPA (year 26, King Agrippa) Nike-Victory stanging right, left foot on helmet, inscribing shield which rest on her left knee. Star in upper right reverse field.

Regnal Year 26, A.D. 74-75
Hendin 5th ed, 1285a, p. 299; AJC 37a; RPC II 2279
6.29gm 19mm1 commentsDanny S. Jones

Agrippa II Domitian,Hendin-609Agrippa II, 55-95 AD, bronze of 11.7 mm, Struck 85/85 AD.
O: Laureate bust of Domitian to right.
R: Single cornucopia with grapes and fruits.
Hendin 609. 1 commentsMaritima

AnchorTitus and Domitian, 79-81 A.D.
Germe, Lydia
Bronze AE 16
F, 3.038g, 17.3mm, 0*, RPC 930, SNG Cop 135, BMC Lydia -

obv. AYTO KAI CEBAC, Laureate head if Titus right
rev. AYTO KAI CEBAC, Laureate head of Domitian right

Each side countermarked with uncertain object within round punch. One probably an anchor.
Randygeki(h2)

Ancient Rome (Imperial): silver denarius of Domitian, (81-96 AD), struck ca. 92 ADlordmarcovan

Antoninus Pius
Antoninus Pius. AD 138-161. Æ Dupondius (27mm, 10.58 g, 11h). Rome mint. Struck AD 159. Radiate head right / TEMPLVM DIV AVG REST, octastyle temple within which are the seated figures of Divus Augustus and Livia. RIC III 1017. VF, dark brown surfaces with touches of green, some pitting and minor smoothing.

The second Temple of Divus Augustus, commenced under Tiberius and dedicated by Caligula in August AD 37, suffered during the great fire of 80, which began on the Capitoline Hill and spread into the Forum and onto the Palatine. It was possibly restored or rebuilt under Domitian, although it is not mentioned in the Chronographia. It received further restoration under Antoninus Pius in 158. The temple under Antoninus was Corinthian octastyle and contained the seated figures of Divus Augustus and Livia within, generally drawn on the coinage at an elevated level to suggest perspective.Ancient Aussie

Antoninus Pius, RIC 1004, Sestertius of AD 159 (Temple of Divus Augustus)Æ Sestertius (22.23g, Ø30mm, 12h). Rome mint. Struck AD 159.
Obv.: ANTONINVS AVG PIVS P P TR P XXII laureate head of Antoninus Pius facing right.
Rev.: TEMPLVM DIV AVG REST (around) COS IIII (in ex.) S C (in field), Octastyle temple of Divus Augustus with statues of Augustus and Livia. The temple stands on a podium of three steps. Both statues in the centre, standing on a base, have the right arms raised. There are statues to the left near the foot of the steps and other statues of soldiers on pedestals at each side of the top step. The statuary on the roof can be identified as Augustus in quadriga flanked by Romulus on the right and Aeneas carrying Anchises on the left. Unidentified statuary in the pediment.

RIC 1004 (S); BMCRE 2063; Cohen 805; Strack 1167; Banti (I Grandi Bronzi Imperiali II-3) 406; Sear (Roman Coins and their Values II) 4235.
ex Triton VI (2003)

The second Temple of Divus Augustus, commenced under Tiberius and dedicated by Caligula in August AD 37, suffered during the great fire of 80 which began on the Capitoline Hill and spread into the Forum and onto the Palatine. It was possibly restored or rebuilt under Domitian, although it is not mentioned in the Chronographia, and it certainly received further restoration under Antoninus Pius in 158. The temple under Antoninus was Corinthian octastyle and contained the seated figures of Divus Augustus and Livia within, generally drawn on the coinage at an elevated level to suggest perspective. Charles S

Asia Minor, Kilikia, Flaviopolis, Domitian, Kronos Domitian
Cilicia, Flaviopolis
AE17, dated Dated CY 17 (89/90 AD).
Obv.: ΔΟΜЄΤΙΑΝΟC ΚΑΙCΑΡ, laureate head right
Rev.: ЄΤΟVC ΖΙ ΦΛΑVΙΟΠΟΛЄΙΤωΝ, veiled head of Kronos right, harpa at his shoulder
AE, 2.60g, 17mm
Ref.: SNG Levante 1531, RPC II 1760, SNG von Aulock 5558.1 commentsshanxi

Bithynia, Nikaia, Domitian, BMC 20Domitian, AD 81-96
AE 26, 8.54g
obv. AYT DOMITIANOS KAISAR SEBA GER
Bust, laureate, r.
rev. TON KTISTH NEIKAIEIS PRWTOI THS EPARX
Head of Herakles, bearded, laureate, l.
RPC 239; BMC 20
rare, VF, deep green patina

The metropolis of Bithynia was in fact Nicomedia but Nicaea raises a claim upon that title as is shown by a coin issued under Domitian with the legend "the Nikaians, the first of the eparchias". From this claim emerged a legal dispute which finally was decided by Valens in that way, that Nicaea and Nicomedia both was allowed to call themselve the first city of Bithynia but that only Nicomedia was the metropolis. But this vain title was useless: By the new arrangement of the provinces Chalcedon became the metropolis of the anterior Pontus. It's known a discourse from Dion of Prusa - who lived in the time of Domitian - in which he challenged the Nicomedians to peace with the Nicaeans.
1 commentsJochen

Bithynia, Tion, Domitian, Rec.Gen. p.619 no22Domitian, AD 81-96
AE22, 7.45g
obv. AYT DOMITIANOS KAISAR SEBA GERM (BA and RM ligate)
Head, laureate, r.
rev. ZEYS SYRGASTHS - TEIANWN
Zeus Syrgastes in himation, stg. l., holding phiale in outstretched r. hand and
knotted sceptre in raised l. hand; l. before him an uncertain item (eagle?)
Rec. Gen. II, p.619 no.22 (thanks to Pat Lawrence); RPC 702 (thanks to Markus)
extremly rare, about VF, red-brown patina

Syrgastes was a Thrakian-Bithynian deity later on assimilated with Zeus. For more information take a look at the thread 'Mythological interested Coins' (coming soon!)1 commentsJochen

Bronze Claudius, Domitian, Hadrian dupondius. _3385Antonivs Protti

Cilicia, Anazarbos (as Kaisareia), Domitian, SNG Levante 1369Domitian, 81-96
AE 20 (Hemiassarion), 5.57g, 19.77mm, 0°
struck 93/94 (year 112)
obv. [A]V KAI DOMITIA - NOC CEBA GER KAI
Bust, laureate, l., star behind.
rev. [K]AICAREWN.
Bearded head of Zeus Olybrios, diademed, r.
in l. and r. field [IB] - R (CY 112) = 112)
ref. RPC II, 256, 1750; Waddington 4109; Lindgren I, 2192; SNG France II, 2014;
SNG Levante 1369; Ziegler, Anazarbos, 73, 2
rare, S+, black patina, somewhat rough (corrosion).

These rare coins of the city of Kaisareia at Anazarbos were formerly mostly given to Kaisareia Panias in the Syrian Trachonitis. (Münzen&Medaillen GmbH)

Jochen

Cilicia, Eirenopolis, Domitian, RPC 1764Domitian, AD 81-96
AE 24, 7.41g, 24.18mm, 15°
struck AD 92/3 (CY 42)
obv. AVTOKRATWR KAISAR - DOMITIANOS
laureate head r.
rev. IRHNOPOL - ITWN ET[O BM]
Hygieia, in long chiton and mantle stg. r. feeding snake over l. arm from patera in l.
hand; holding branch in lowered r. hand; star in l. field
ref. RPC 1764; SNG Levante 1600
about VF, olive-green patina

Beautiful erotical depiction!
1 commentsJochen

Cilicia, Irenopolis. AE 17 - Domitian Domitian, as Caesar, 81-96 AD. AE17, dated CY 42 (93/4 AD).
Obverse: KAICAP, Laureate head of Domitian right.
Reverse: Laureate head of Asclepius right.
RPC 1767.ancientone

Cilicia, Irenopolis. Domitian Æ20Obv: ΔΟΜΙΤΙΑΝΟϹ ΚΑΙϹΑΡ; / laureate head of Domitian, r.
Rev: ΜΒ in r. field / Nemesis advancing r., pulling fold of her robe below neck, holding winged caduceus downwards; wheel at feet.
AD 92/3
RPC II, 1765
RPC note: Sometimes classified as coins of Smyrna, in error (see D. Klose, Die Münzprägung von Smyrna XXXVIIID). Type changed from Nike (?) to Nemesis (2021)
2 commentsancientone

Cilicia, Korykos; Laureate head of Domitian right facing head of Domitia left / Athena standing leftDomitian, with Domitia. Cilicia, Korykos (Corycus)(?). A.D. 81-96. Æ 25mm (10.23g, 11h). Laureate head of Domitian right facing head of Domitia left / Athena standing left, holding wreath and shield. RPC 2817. Fine, brown patina. -The authors of RPC II could not identify the mint of this rare issue, but suggested Corycus in Cilicia as a possibility based on the restoration of the inscription and the fabric of the flan. The traces of inscription visible on this example may raise doubts about the possible reading of the inscription as KOPYKIWTWN. Ex Sayles & LavenderPodiceps

Cilicia, Mopsos. Domitian Æ18.Obv: ΔΟΜƐΤΙΑΝΟ ϹƐΒΑϹΤΟϹ / laureate head of Domitian, r.
Rev: ΜΟΨƐΑΤWΝ ΑΞΡ / Artemis standing facing, head r., drawing arrow from quiver at shoulder, holding bow.
RPC II, 1742ancientone

Crawford 544/29, Marc Antony, for Legio XIV, Denarius, 32-31 BC.Marc Antony, for Legio XIV (Gemina Martia Victrix), Patras mint (?), 32-31 BC.,
Denarius (16-17 mm / 3,63 g),
Obv.: above: [AN]T AVG , below: [III VI]R R P C , under oar right, filleted scepter or mast with fluttering banners on prow.
Rev.: LEG - XIV , Aquila (legionary eagle) between two military standards.
Crawf. 544/29 ; Bab. (Antonia) 123 ; BMC 208 ; Sear 369 ; Syd. 1234 .

Die Legio XIV wurde 41 v. Chr. von Augustus aufgestellt. Sie war seit 9 n. Chr. in Moguntiacum (Mainz) stationiert und kämpfte später unter Claudius in Britannien, wo sie 60 oder 61 n. Chr. half, Boudicca niederzuwerfen. Später war die Legion u. a. in Vindobona (Wien) und Carnuntum stationiert. Sie war an den Usurpationen des Saturninus und Regalianus beteiligt.

Legio XIV Gemina Martia Victrix was a legion of the Roman Empire, levied by Octavian after 41 BC. The cognomen Gemina (twin in Latin) suggests that the legion resulted from fusion of two previous ones, one of them possibly being the Fourteenth legion that fought in the Battle of Alesia. Martia Victrix (martial victory) were cognomens added by Nero following the victory over Boudica. The emblem of the legion was the Capricorn, as with many of the legions levied by Augustus.
Invasion of Britain
Stationed in Moguntiacum, Germania Superior, since AD 9, XIIII Gemina Martia Victrix was one of four legions used by Aulus Plautius and Claudius in the Roman invasion of Britain in 43, and took part in the defeat of Boudicca in 60 or 61. In 68 it was stationed in Gallia Narbonensis.
Rebellion on the Rhine
In 89 the governor of Germania Superior, Lucius Antonius Saturninus, rebelled against Domitian, with the support of the XIVth and of the XXI Rapax, but the revolt was suppressed.
Pannonian defense
When the XXIst legion was lost, in 92, XIIII Gemina was sent in Pannonia to substitute it, camping in Vindobona (Vienna). After a war with the Sarmatians and Trajan's Dacian Wars (101-106), the legion was moved to Carnuntum, where it stayed for three centuries. Some subunits of Fourteenth fought in the wars against the Mauri, under Antoninus Pius, and the legion participated to the Parthian campaign of Emperor Lucius Verus. During his war against the Marcomanni, Emperor Marcus Aurelius based his headquarters in Carnuntum.
In support of Septimius Severus
In 193, after the death of Pertinax, the commander of the Fourteenth, Septimius Severus, was acclaimed emperor by the Pannonian legions, and above all by his own. XIIII Gemina fought for its emperor in his march to Rome to attack usurper Didius Julianus (193), contributed to the defeat of the usurper Pescennius Niger (194), and probably fought in the Parthian campaign that ended with the sack of the capital of the empire, Ctesiphon (198).
In support of imperial candidates
In the turmoil following the defeat of Valerian, tXIIII Gemina supported usurper Regalianus against Emperor Gallienus (260), then Gallienus against Postumus of the Gallic empire (earning the title VI Pia VI Fidelis — "six times faithful, six times loyal"), and, after Gallienus death, Gallic Emperor Victorinus (269-271).
5th century
At the beginning of the 5th century, XIIII Gemina still stayed at Carnuntum. It probably dissolved with the collapse of the Danube frontier in 430s. The Notitia Dignitatum lists a Quartodecimani comitatensis unit under the Magister Militum per Thracias; it is possible that this unit is XIV Gemina.

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Denarius; Minerva standing left, holding thunderbolt and scepter, shield at side. RIC 772Domitian, Denarius. 95 AD. IMP CAES DOMIT AVG GERM P M TR P XIIII Laureate head right. / IMP XXII COS XVII CENS P P, Minerva standing left, holding thunderbolt and scepter, shield at side. RIC 772, (RIC [1962] 188), RSC 287, BMC 224, Sear RCV I: 2737.Podiceps

Domitia, wife of Domitian. Augusta, 82-96 CE.Thessaly, Larissa. Æ Assarion (20 mm, 5.12 gm).
Obv: DOMITIANON KAIS QESSALOI, laureate head of Domitian, right.
Rev: DOMITIA SEBASSTH, draped bust of Domitia, right.
Sear GIC 891; BMC 7.7,76; RPC 278; Rogers 88.

DomitianDOMITIAN
AE Drachm, Alexandria Mint, Dated Year 15 = 95-96 AD.
Bust of Domitian, r. / Domitian driving biga of Centaurs, one of whom is holding Victory.
Milne 529 Giessen 412. VG/aF Sosius

DomitianRoman Empire
Imperator Titus Flavius Caesar Domitianus Augustus Germanicus
(Reign as 11th Emperor: Sept. 14th, 81-Sept. 18th, 96)
(Born: Oct. 24th, 51, Died: Sept. 18th, 96 [age: 44])

Obverse: IMP CAES DOMIT AVG GERM PM TRP XI, Head of Domitian wearing laurel wreath and facing right

Reverse: IMP XXI COS XVI CENS P PP, Minerva standing on a galley's prow (or a rostral column), holding spear and shield, owl at feet

Silver Denarius (18.2mm, 3.63g)
Minted in Rome circa 92

Understanding the inscriptions:

IMP CAES DOMIT AVG GERM=Imperator Caesar Domitianus Augustus Germanicus Sphinx357

DomitianDomitian with Minerva holding spear and thunderbolts.

Domitian A somewhat odd, colossal bust of Domitian, part of a collosal statue. Ephesus Archaeological Museum. Photo William Hooton August 2021. 2 commentsWill A. Hooton

Domitian & Domitia, AE-25. Aegeae, Cilicia. AD 88-89. Two Aplustres.Roman Empire, Domitia and Domitian, AD 81 - 96. AE-25. CILICIA, Aegeae. Æ-25. Dated year 135 (88/9 AD). 10.75g. Laureate head of Domitian rt. vis à vis draped bust of Domitia lt. / Two aplustres within laurel wreath. SNG Levante 1708 = RPC II 1773; SNG France -; SNG von Aulock -. 1 commentsFausta

Domitian (81 - 96 A.D.)AR Denarius
O: IMP CAES DOMITIANVS AVG P M, laureate head of Domitian right.
R: IVPPITER CONSERVATOR, eagle standing facing, head left, on thunderbolt, wings spread.
Rome Mint, 82-83 A.D.
3.18g
19mm
RIC II.1 144

Ex.NGC CH F, Ex. Morris Collection

This reverse type commemorates the events during the civil war of 69 A.D. Upon the arrival of the flavian troops in Italy, Sabinus (the elder brother of Vespasian) was forced to seek refuge in the Capitoline fortress (the sanctuary of Jupiter). He also brought in Domitian, his nephew. Eventually the fortress was set on fire and Sabinus captured and executed. Domitian managed to escape and found shelter at one of his father's clients. Later in that place he built a temple for Jupiter Conservator (= the Protector). Source: Tacitus, Histories, the 3rd book, section LXXIV : "Domitianus.....ac potiente rerum patre, disiecto aeditui contubernio, modicum sacellum Iovi Conservatori aramque posuit casus suos in marmore expressam)4 commentsMat

Domitian (Augustus) Coin: Brass SestertiusIMP CAES DOMIT AVG GERM COS XI CENS POT P P - Bust of Domitian, laureate, right with aegis
S C - Domitian standing left sacrificing out of patera over lighted altar in front of distyle shrine enclosing statue of Minerva
Exergue:

Mint: Rome (85 AD)
Wt./Size/Axis: 23.79g / 35mm / 6h
Rarity: Scarce
References:
RIC II, part I (second edition) Domitian 355
Cohen : 491
Provenances:
Numisaisne
Acquisition/Sale: Numisaisne Internet Website $0.00 08/18
Notes: Feb 8, 19 - The Gary R. Wilson CollectionGRWilson

Domitian (Augustus) Coin: Bronze AsIMP CAES DOMIT AVG GERM COS XI CENS PER P P - Bust of Domitian, laureate, right with aegis
MONETA AVGVSTI S-C - Moneta standing left, holding scales and cornucopiae.
Exergue:

Mint: Rome (85AD)
Wt./Size/Axis: 11.55g / 28mm / 180
References:
RIC II, Pt 1 (second edition) Domitian 417
Acquisition/Sale: servuscoins Ebay $0.00 11/17
Notes: Jan 22, 19 - The Gary R. Wilson CollectionGRWilson

Domitian * Minerva with Owl, 81-96 AD. AR Denarius
Domitianvs * Minerva with Owl, 88 AD. Silver Denarius
" ~ My service to the state is listed here ~ "

Obv: IMP CAES DOMIT AVG GERM P M TR P VI * Domitian, Laureate head right facing.
Rev: IMP XIIII COS XIIII CENS P P P – Minerva helmeted & armed right-facing, surmounting Rostrum, holding thunderbolt (or javelin) in right hand, arm raised to throwing position, and shield at the ready on left arm, her owl, facing, at her feet to the right.

Exergue: Occupied by capital-piece of rostrum column.

Mint: Rome
Struck: January-August 88 AD.

Size: 22 mm.
Weight: 2.96 grams
Die axis: 180°

Condition: Absolutely gorgeous. Beautiful bright, clear luster with tri-colored cabinet toning (rainbow effect) on the reverse.

Refs:*
RSC 236
RIC II, 108a
BMC 103(v)
Cohen 218(v)
Sear RCV I (2000), 2730(v), page 495

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Domitian - AR Denarius - Anonna seated. Obv.Domitian
Silver Denarius, Rome Mint.

obv: " CAESAR DIVI F DOMITIANUS COS VII " - Laureate bust right.

rev: " PONTIF MAX TR P COS PP " - Anonna seated left, holding cornucopia in arm, and holding ears of grain above modius.

3.2 gramsrexesq

Domitian - AR Denarius - Anonna seated. Rev.Domitian
Silver Denarius, Rome Mint.

obv: " CAESAR DIVI F DOMITIANUS COS VII " - Laureate bust right.

rev: " PONTIF MAX TR P COS PP " - Anonna seated left, holding cornucopia in arm, and holding ears of grain above modius.

3.2 gramsrexesq

Domitian - As - RIC 305Obv: IMP CAES DOMITIAN AVG GERM COS XI - Bust of Domitian, laureate, right with aegis
Rev: SALVTI AVGVSTI S C - Rectangular altar with three steps, door with four panels, horns at ends
Size: 25-27 mm
Weight: 9,13 g
Mint: Rome
Date: 92-94 AD
Ref: RIC II 305, Cohen 417, BMC 316
2 commentsvs1969

Domitian - AS As, Rome Mint - VIRTUTI AUGUSTI - 10.92 GramsAncient Rome.
Emperor Domitian(81 - 96 AD), AE As.
Latin titles;
obv: Laureate crowned bust of Emperor Domitian facing right.
rev:" VIRTUTI AUGUSTI " - Virtus standing right in military dress, holding vertical spear in one hand, parazonium in other arm. One knee slightly raised.
" SC " in fields, to either side of Virtus.

Weight 10.92 Grams4 commentsrexesq

Domitian - MinervaDenarius, 3.38 g, 20 mm, 6 h, 88 AD

Obverse: IMP CAES DOMIT AVG GERM P M TR P VII
Laureate head right

Reverse: IMP XIIII COS XIIII CENS P P P
Minerva advancing right, javelin in right hand, holding shield with left hand

Rome mint

RIC II 107v4 commentsdrjbca

Domitian - RIC 96 (Titus)Domitian, as Caesar, AR Denarius. 80 AD. CAESAR AVG F DOMITIANVS COS VII, laureate head right / PRINCEPTS IVVENTVTIS, clasped hands holding a legionary eagle on prow. RSC 395, RIC 96, BMC 85, RCV 26732 commentsBud Stewart

Domitian - RPC II, 2646 (var. date below)Domitianus
AE (Obol), 18 mm, 5.21 gr. Egypt, Alexandria, 91/92 AD
[ΑΥΤ ΚΑΙϹΑΡ ΔΟΜΙΤ ϹƐΒ] ΓƐΡΜ, laureate head left
LIA (year 11), Egyptian sphinx reclining right; date below
RPC II, 2646 (var. date below) - https://rpc.ashmus.ox.ac.uk/coins/2/2646

A rough provincial coin of Domitian, depicting the famous Great Sphinx of Giza on the reverse. 1 commentsLimes

Domitian 81 - 96 ADaw. CAESAR AVG F DOMITIANVS
Head of Domitian, laureate, right
rew. COS IIII
Pegasus standing right, left foreleg raised, wings curling up on back
RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 921
mint Rome , circa 76-77 ADWaldemar S

Domitian 81 - 96 ADaw. IMP CAES DOMIT AVG GERM P M TR P XI
Head of Domitian, laureate, right
rew. IMP XXII COS XVI CENS P P P
Minerva standing left, holding spear
RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 742 or 738
mint Rome , circa 92-93 ADWaldemar S

Domitian 81 - 96 ADaw. CAESAR AVG F DOMITIANVS
Head of Domitian, laureate, right
rew.COS V
Wolf and twins; boat in exergue
Ric 961
mint Rome , circa 77 -78 AD1 commentsWaldemar S

Domitian 81 -96 ADaw. CAESAR AVG F DOMITIANVS
Head of Domitian, laureate, right
rew. COS IIII
Pegasus standing right, left foreleg raised, wings curling up on back
RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 921
mint Rome , circa 76-77 AD1 commentsWaldemar S

Domitian 81 -96 ADaw. IMP CAES DOMIT AVG GERM P M TR P XIIII
Head of Domitian, laureate, right
rew. IMP XXII COS XVII CENS P P P
Minerva standing right on top of rostral column, holding spear and shield; owl right
Ric 771
mint Rome , circa 95AD Waldemar S

Domitian 81- 96 ADaw. CAESAR AVG F DOMITIANVS COS VI
Head of Domitian, laureate, right
rew. PRINCEPS IVVENTVTIS
Vesta, draped, hooded, seated left on throne, holding palladium in extended right hand and transverse sceptre in left
Ric 1087
mint Rome , circa 791 commentsWaldemar S

Domitian 81- 96 AD
aw.IMP CAES DOMIT AVG GERM P M TR P XIII
Head of Domitian, laureate, right
rew. IMP XXII COS XVI CENS P P P
Minerva advancing right, holding spear and shield
Ric 761
mint Rome , circa 93-94 AD Waldemar S

Domitian 81-96 A.D.SYRIA, Antioch. Domitian, 81-96 AD. Æ19.5~20.4mm. 6.71g. Obv: DOMITIANVS CAESAR, laureate head left. Rev: Large SC in laurel wreath. RPC 2017. McAlee 403e. BMC 252.
Domitian: Caesar under Vespasian 69-79 AD; Caesar under Titus 79-81 AD; Augustus 81-96 AD.ddwau

Domitian 81-96 ADDomitian LARGE Judaea Capta Hendin-748

Domitian, 81-96 AD, AE 27 mm,
Struck at the mint of Caesarea Maritima as part of the Flavian Judaea Capta series. Laureate bust Domitian to right/Minerva in prow to left, small owl at feet right, behind her is a field trophy of arms. Hendin-748.
Maritima

Domitian 81-96 ADaw. IMP CAES DOMIT AVG GERM P M TR P VIII:
Head of Domitian, laureate, right
rew. IMP XIX COS XIIII CENS P P P:
Minerva advancing right, holding spear and shield
RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 667
mint Roma , circa 88-89 AD1 commentsWaldemar S

Domitian AR Denarius AD 85Domitian. AD 81-96. AR Denarius, 20mm, 3.50g. Rome mint. Struck AD 85
O: IMP CAES DOMIT AVG GERM P M TR P IIII; Laureate bust Domitian right with aegis
R: IMP VIIII COS XI CENS POT P P; Minerva standing right on capital of rostral column with spear and shield; aegis draped over back with snakes around; owl to right.
- RIC 334

Minerva was clearly the favorite goddess and patroness of Domitian, evidenced here by his wearing of her aegis.
In the Thebaid Minerva is represented as a terrifying battle goddess, entrusted with Jupiter's horrible aegis, that terrifies the Thebans. The popular perception of Domitian as cruel and capricious was entirely consistent with the wanton destructiveness of Minerva in the epic.

What scene is portrayed on the center of the capital?
From Dressel, Berlin Medallions (published 1973), p. 14, note 1: 'Cohen 237 note says, "a standing figure and a seated figure". Gnecchi, Medaglioni I, p. 43, 4 says "two small figures, the one on the left seated and the second one kneeling before the seated figure". As can be seen on many of the more carefully engraved specimens [Dressel continues], the first figure is shown seated right, while the second figure kneels before the first figure, with arms raised in entreaty.'6 commentsNemonater

Domitian as Caesar RIC II V0680Domitian under Vespasian. AR Denarius. Rome Mint. 73 A.D. (2.96 grams, 19.27 mm. 0 degree). Obv: CAES AVG F DOMIT COS II, laureate head right. Rev: Domitian riding horse left, right hand raised, sceptre in left with human head on it. RIC II V680. BMC 129.

This type probably refers to triumphal parade held for the victory Vespasian and Titus earned in Judaea. Suetonius and Josephus reveal that while Vespasian and Titus rode in separate chariots, Domitian, "magnificently adorned," rode alongside Titus' chariot on a splendid white horse.3 commentsLucas H

Domitian as Caesar under Titus RIC II T0272Domitian as Caesar. 79-81 A.D. AR Quinarius. Rome Mint 80-81 A.D. (1.59g, 15.7m, 6h). Obv: CAESAR DIVI F DOMITIANVS COS VII, laureate head r. Rev: VICTORIA AVGVST (clockwise in), Victory adv. r. with wreath and palm. RIC II T272 (R).

A rare quinarius issued for Domitian as Caesar under Titus. It is through Domitian’s coinage with Divi F. that scholars determine Vespasian’s deification likely took place in 80 A.D. It appears the precious metal coinage of Titus was largely restricted to the first half of 80 A.D., perhaps because of the great fire in Rome.3 commentsLucas H

Domitian as, 77-78 AD, LyonsDomitian, AD 81-96
AE – As
Lyons, 77-78 AD
laureate head right with globe at point of bust
CAESAR AVG F DOMITIANVS COS V
Spes advancing left holding flower & hem of skirt
SC
RIC 791aArdatirion

Domitian As, Saecular Games.
Domitian, 81-96. As (Copper, 29 mm, 11.21 g,), Rome, 14 September-31 December 88. IMP CAES DOMIT AVG GERM P M TR P VIII CENS PER P P Laureate head of Domitian to right. Rev. COS XIIII LVD SAEC FEC / S C Domitian standing front, head to left, sacrificing out of patera over altar; to left, harpist and flute-player standing right; in the background, hexastyle temple, eagle in pediment. BMC 434. Cohen 85. RIC 623.Ancient Aussie

Domitian DenariusDomitian. Caesar under Vespasian 69-79 AD; Caesar under Titus 79-81 AD; Augustus 81-96 AD.

18 mm., 2,66 g.

Struck 81AD, Rome

IMP CAES DOMITIANVS AVG P M: Head of Domitian, laureate, right

TR P COS VII DES VIII P P: Wreath above curule chair

References: RIC 48; Sear 2747

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Domitian Denarius (Draped seat/thunderbolt, RIC II 34) v.1DOMITIAN, AD 81-96
AR Denarius (18.77mm, 2.91g, 6h)
Struck September - December, AD 81. Rome mint
Obverse: IMP CAES DOMITIAN AVG PONT, laureate head of Domitian right
Reverse: COS VII DES VIII P P, winged thunderbolt on seat draped with fringed cover
References: RIC II 34 (R3, same dies)

An early issue struck under Domitian, after he became Emperor but before he was made Pontifex Maximus, or High Priest. Note the obverse legend ending only in 'PONT' rather than the later abbreviation 'P M'.
This type is extremely rare, rated R3 in the 2007 RIC edition. As of 2024, only four specimens are known to exist, and all four share the same pair of dies.2 commentsCPK

Domitian Denarius (Garlanded altar, RIC II 43) v.1DOMITIAN, AD 81-96
AR Denarius (18.61mm, 3.10g, 6h)
Struck AD 81. Rome mint
Obverse: IMP CAES DOMITIANVS AVG P M, laureate head of Domitian right
Reverse: TR P COS VII DES VIII P P, garlanded and lighted altar
References: RIC II 43, RCV 2748

Lightly toned. Well-centered and sharply struck obverse.CPK

Domitian Denarius (Minerva & owl, RIC II 657) v.1DOMITIAN, AD 81-96
AR Denarius (19.29mm, 3.53g, 6h)
Struck AD 88-89. Rome mint
Obverse: IMP CAES DOMIT AVG GERM P M TR P VIII, laureate head of Domitian right
Reverse: IMP XVII COS XIIII CENS PPP, Minerva standing right on top of rostral column, holding spear and shield; owl to lower right
References: RIC II 657 (R)

A rare type, well-struck on good metal with light toning. A superb portrait of Domitian in fine style.2 commentsCPK

Domitian Denarius - Rev: Dolphin on TripodDomitian, 81-96, Silver Denarius
Obv: IMP CAES DOMITIANVS AVG P M, laureate head right,
Rev: COS VII DES VIII P P, Dolphin above tripod with fillets.
RIC II² 38 (R3) - this coin!
Previously unpublished.
Unique, this coin specifically recorded in RIC II². 3 commentsOldMoney

Domitian Denarius - Rev: Minerva holding VictoryDomitian, 81-96, Silver Denarius.
Obv: IMP CAES DIVI VESP F DOMITIAN AVG P M, laureate head right,
Rev: TR P COS VII DES VIII P P, Minerva standing left holding Victory and spear, shield behind.
RIC II² 63 (R2).
At one stage this coin was the only one known, according to Ted Buttrey prior to the publication of RIC II², until another was recorded in Bucharest, and another sold in a Künker auction in 2005. 3 commentsOldMoney

Domitian Denarius - Rev: TempleDOMITIAN, 81-96 Silver Denarius.
Obv: DOMITIANVS AVG GERM, Bare head of Domitian right.
Rev: Frontal view of hexastyle temple on base with four steps; within is a statue of Jupiter, seated, flanked by statues of Juno and Minerva (= the Capitoline triad); on the central part of the pediment is a seated figure holding spear, with two additional figures on either side; on the apex of the roof is a facing quadriga with figures on either side; an eagle stands at each of the upper corners; IMP CAESAR is inscribed on the architrave.
RIC II².1 815; RIC II 207; BMC 242.4 commentsOldMoney

Domitian DupondiusDomitian, AE Dupondius, A.D. 90-91;
Obv: IMP CAES DOMIT AVG GERM COS XV CENS PER PP, radiate head of Domitian right,
Rev: VIRTVTI AVGVSTI S C, Virtus standing right, left foot on helmet, holding spear and parazonium

(RIC 393; RCV 2798 var.)Tanit

Domitian DupondiusDomitian. Caesar under Vespasian 69-79 AD; Caesar under Titus 79-81 AD; Augustus 81-96 AD.

28 mm., 10.77g.

Rome. 85-96AD

IMP CAES DOMIT AVG GERM [COS ... CENS POT P P]: Bust of Domitian, radiate, right, possibly with aegis

VIRTVTI AVGVSTI S C: Virtus standing right, resting foot on helmet, holding spear and parazonium

References: similar to RIC 374

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Domitian Judaea Capta Local , H-749Domitian, 81-96 AD, bronze issue commemorating the Flavian victory in Judaea, AE 23 Caesarea Maritima mint
OBV:. Laureate bust of Domitian left
REV:Minerva stands left holding shield to right and standing before field trophy of arms in left field. Hendin-749.
Maritima

Domitian Jupiter Sestertius RIC II 279bDomitian, Orichalcum, Sestertius, November 85 AD, RIC 279b, 33mm, 24.32g
OBV: IMP CAES DOMIT AVG GERM COS XI CENS PER P P, Laureate head right
REV: IOVI VICTORI, Jupiter seated left, holding Victory & scepter, SC in exergue

Domitian became "CENSOR PERPETVVS" in November. SRukke

Domitian Minerva RIC 691 (new)Domitian, Silver denarius, Rome, 90 AD, 18mm, 3.14g, RIC 631 (new) 139 (old),
OBV: IMP CAES DOMIT AVG GERM PM TR P VIIII, Laureate head right
REV: IMP XXI COS XV CENS PPP, Minerva standing left, holding thunderbolt and spear, shield at her feet
2 commentsSRukke

Domitian MonetaDomitian, 81-96 AD, Bronze AE As, RIC 493, 28mm, 9.6g
Struck 86 AD.
OBV: IMP CAES DOMIT AVG GERM COS XII CENS PER P P, laureate bust right
REV: MONETA AVGVSTI S-C, Moneta standing left, holding scales and cornucopiae

The reverse of this coin commemorates the establishment of a new mint to replace the one that had been in the temple of Juno Moneta in AD 84.SRukke

Domitian Quadrans (Rhinoceros, RIC II 250) v.1DOMITIAN, AD 81-96
AE Quadrans (17.62mm, 2.58g, 6h)
Struck AD 84/5. Rome mint
Obverse: African rhinoceros, head down, charging left
Reverse: IMP DOMIT AVG GERM around large S C
References: RIC II 250, RCV 2835

A choice specimen, perfectly centered and well-struck from artistic dies. This type recalls a rhinoceros which fought in the Colosseum during Domitian's reign; these coins were likely distributed as largesse to the crowds in attendance on that occasion.1 commentsCPK

Domitian Quadrans RhinoObv.
Rhinoceros advancing left

Rev.
IMP DOMIT AVG GERM
SC

I love this issue for several reasons. First, this little coin represents the only depiction of a rhinoceros in all of Roman numismatics. This fact just intrigues me, it seems so odd that it is such a unique one off appearance. I enjoy the fact that the depiction shows two horns, confirming that it is an African Rhinoceros. This coin led me on a little journey in trying to understand why this animal was depicted, why only once, and why at that particular time. It turns out that this coin was struck to depict a specific rhinoceros, displayed in fights in the Colosseum for the first time.

Martial describes the games in which this took place in his Liber De Spectaculis. The great T.V. Buttrey wrote a fantastic article on this in which he shows that this little coin points to a different date for these games. I dare you to read this article and not want to get one of these coins!

Domitian, the Rhinoceros, and the Date of Martial's Liber' De Spectaculis by T.V. Buttrey

http://www.rhinoresourcecenter.com/pdf_files/129/1291956404.pdf
3 commentsancientdave

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