bpv_537354 - DOMITIANUS Unité

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Type : Unité

Date: 160

Date: 92-93

Mint name / Town : Irenopolis, Cilicie

Metal : copper

Diameter : 22,5 mm

Orientation dies : 1 h.

Weight : 5,19 g.

Rarity : R2

Coments on the condition:

Exemplaire idéalement centré. Joli portrait de Domitien. Quelques faiblesses sur les légendes. Patine vert foncé

Catalogue references :

BMC.- - GIC.- - Levante1600 var. - SNG France 2/- - RPC.2/1763

Obverse

Obverse description : Tête laurée de Domitien à droite (O*).

Obverse legend : AUTOKRATWR KAISAR DOMITIANOS.

Obverse translation : (L’empereur césar Domitien).

Reverse

Reverse description : Hygieia debout à droite tenant une branche et nourissant un serpent.

Reverse legend : IRHNOPOLITWN ET BM.

Reverse translation : (d’Irenopolis, an 42).

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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280.00 €

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bpv_537354 - DOMITIANUS Unité

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Historical background

DOMITIANUS

(12/69-18/09/96)

Caesar under Titus

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