brm_643210 - DOMITIANUS As
Not available.
Item sold on our e-shop (2021)
Price : 80.00 €
Item sold on our e-shop (2021)
Price : 80.00 €
Type : As
Date: 75-76
Mint name / Town : Roma
Metal : copper
Diameter : 27,5 mm
Orientation dies : 7 h.
Weight : 11,15 g.
Rarity : R2
Coments on the condition:
Monnaie centrée. Usure importante mais régulière. Revers agréable. Patine verte
Obverse
Obverse legend : CAESAR AVG F DOMITIAN COS III.
Obverse description : Tête laurée de Domitien à droite (O*).
Obverse translation : “Cæsar Augusti Filius Domitianus Consul tertium”, (césar fils d’auguste Domitien consul pour la troisième fois).
Reverse
Reverse legend : PRINCIP IVV-ENT/ -|-// S-C.
Reverse description : Domitien à cheval se cabrant à gauche, levant la main droite et tenant un sceptre de la main gauche.
Reverse translation : “Principi Iuventutis”, (Au Prince de la jeunesse).
Commentary
Revers inhabituel pour Domitien césar. Cette émission très particulière semble plutôt dater de 75 que de 74.
Unusual setback for Domitian Caesar. This very particular show seems to date more from 75 than 74
Unusual setback for Domitian Caesar. This very particular show seems to date more from 75 than 74
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.
Report a mistake
Print the page
Share my selection
Ask a question
Consign / sell
Full data
cgbfr.com numismatists
