brm_589405 - DOMITIANUS Denier
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Type : Denier
Date: 80
Mint name / Town : Roma
Metal : silver
Millesimal fineness : 900 ‰
Diameter : 17,5 mm
Orientation dies : 6 h.
Weight : 2,90 g.
Rarity : R1
Coments on the condition:
Exemplaire centré, légèrement taché. Monnaie parfaitement identifiable. Patine grise
Catalogue references :
Obverse
Obverse legend : CAESAR DIVI F DOMITIANVS COS VII.
Obverse description : Tête laurée de Domitien à droite (O*).
Obverse translation : “Cæsar Divi Filius Domitianus Consul septimum”, (César fils du divin, Domitien, consul pour la septième fois).
Reverse
Reverse legend : PRINCEPS IVVENTVTIS.
Reverse description : Autel allumé et enguirlandé.
Reverse translation : “Princeps Iuventutis”, (Le Prince de la jeunesse).
Commentary
Poids léger.
Historical background
DOMITIANUS
(12/69-18/09/96)
Caesar under Titus
Domitian receives the title of Caesar, therefore heir to the Empire, at the same time as his brother Titus in December 69. He is proclaimed "Princeps Iuventutis" (Prince of Youth), a title he retains even after death of his father in 79. After the death of his brother Titus on September 13, 81, he became emperor. His reign lasted fifteen years and ended with his assassination by members of the court..
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