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Domitius Domitianus, c. Aug 296 - Dec 297 A.D.
Lucius Domitius Domitianus was a Roman usurper against Diocletian, who seized power for a short time in Egypt. Nothing is known of the background and family of Domitianus. He may have served as prefect of Egypt before he proclaimed himself emperor, though no known document makes his previous position clear. Domitianus revolted against Diocletian in 297 A.D. It is possible that the rebellion was sparked by a new tax edict, but this is uncertain. Numismatic and papyrological evidence support Domitianus' claim to the purple. Domitianus died in December of the same year, when Diocletian went to Aegyptus to quell with the revolt. Domitianus' corrector, Aurelius Achilleus, responsible for the defense of Alexandria, appears to have succeeded to Domitianus in Alexandria. In fact, it was only in March 298 that Diocletian succeeded in re-conquering the city.SH04595. Billon follis, RIC VI Alexandria p. 663, 20; SRCV IV 12980; Cohen VI 1, Choice VF, turquoise patina, some silvering, 1st officina, Alexandria mint, weight 7.4g, maximum diameter 26.1mm, die axis 0o, c. Aug 296 - Dec 297 A.D.; obverse IMP C L DOMITIVS DOMITIANVS AVG, laureate head right; reverse GENIO POPVLI ROMANI (to the guardian spirit of the Roman People), Genius standing half left, head left, nude but kalathos on head and chlamys over shoulders and left arm, patera in right hand, cornucopia in left hand; eagle at feet left on left with hear right, wings open, and wreath in beak; A left, ALE in exergue; from the Aiello Collection; rare emperor; SOLD
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