v13_0198 - DOMITIANUS Dupondius, (MB, Æ 28)
MONNAIES 13 (2001)
Starting price : 121.96 €
Estimate : 243.92 €
unsold lot
Starting price : 121.96 €
Estimate : 243.92 €
unsold lot
Type : Dupondius, (MB, Æ 28)
Date: 77 -78
Mint name / Town : Roma
Metal : bronze
Diameter : 28 mm
Orientation dies : 6 h.
Weight : 13,81 g.
Rarity : R1
Coments on the condition:
Beau portrait inhabituel. Patine vert olive épaisse et légèrement granuleuse
Catalogue references :
Obverse
Obverse legend : CAESAR AVG F DOMITIAN COS V.
Obverse description : Buste lauré et drapé de Domitien à droite vu de trois quarts en avant (A*01).
Obverse translation : “Cæsar Augusti Filius Domitianus Consul quintus”, (césar fils d’auguste Domitien consul pour la cinquième fois).
Reverse
Reverse legend : CE-RES - AVGVST/ S|C.
Reverse description : Cérès voilée et drapée, tenant des épis de la main droite et une longue torche de la main gauche.
Historical background
DOMITIANUS
(12/69-18/09/96)
Caesar under Vespasianus
In December 69, Domitian received the title of Caesar - therefore heir to the Empire - at the same time as his brother Titus. He is however the only one present in Rome with his uncle Flavius Sabinus, who perishes in the fire of the Capitol. Proclaimed "Princeps Iuventutis" (Prince of Youth), he kept his title even after the death of his father in 79. After the death of his brother Titus on September 13, 81, which some describe as an assassination at the instigation of Domitian himself, he becomes emperor and opens a lamentable reign which will end with his assassination.
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