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Domitian

T. Flavius Domitianus

Dynasty: Flavians

Augustus (AD 81-96)

Son of Vespasian and brother of Titus. Domitian succeeded his brother as Augustus in AD 81. His reign is generally believed to be tyrannical although he did implement policies for the benefit of provincials. Minerva was his favourite goddess and features strongly on the reverses of his coinage


Obverse Legends on coins depicting Domitian

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Coins of Domitian currently available

Coin image Domitian
Bronze as issued AD 77/78
Obv: CAESAR AVG F DOMITIAN COS V, Laureate and draped bust right
Rev: S C, Spes standing, left holding flower in right and raising skirt with left
Fine-Very Fine   |   AUD $190.00
Coin image Domitian
Silver cistaphori issued AD 82
Obv: IMP CAES DOMITIAN AVG PM COS VIII, Laureate head right
Rev: Aquila between two standards; one decorated with banner, the other decorated with hand
Good Very Fine   |   AUD $850.00