Description: eBay Menu Roman Empire Ancient Greek U.S. Coins World Coins All Listings Shop by EMPEROR Antoninus Pius Augustus Caracalla Commodus Diocletian Domitian Elagabalus Geta Gordian III Hadrian Julius Caesar Lucius Verus Marcus Aurelius Maximinus Thrax Nero Philip the Arab Septimius Severus Severus Alexander Trajan Vespasian Roman Republic Ancient Roman Empire Silver DenariusEmperor Domitian (r. 81-96 A.D.) "> "> "> Click Thumbnails to Enlarge Obverse: Portrait of Emperor Domitian Reverse: Spes, Roman goddess of hope Date: c. 74-75 A.D. (as Caesar, junior emperor, under Vespasian) Size: 18mm diameter, 2.49g weight Composition: Silver Exact coin pictured is for sale. One of a small number of emperors whose memories were officially condemned by the Roman Senate through the process of damnatio memoriae, Domitian’s reign was marked by controversy. The second son of the Emperor Vespasian, Domitian succeeded his brother Titus as emperor following Titus' death by illness. Domitian disdained the Senate during his time in office, choosing to disregard even their traditional honorary role in governmental decision-making. This did not endear him to the Roman elites, who wrote scathing accounts of his deeds and personal character. As theirs are the only historical accounts that survived to the present day, modern historians have found it difficult to form a unbiased picture of Domitian’s reign. What is known is that he strengthened the economy, raising the purity of denarii from 90% silver to 94% silver, strengthened the Empire’s borders, and constructed numerous public works in the city of Rome. He was apparently popular with the people of Rome, as well as the soldiers, whose pay he raised by 1/3rd. Domitian was assassinated in the 15th year of his reign by a small conspiracy of court officials. Within hours of his death, the Senate reasserted their historical rights and appointed his successor, choosing the old and childless politician Nerva to succeed him as emperor. Our Policies 1) No photoediting - all pictures are unedited 2) Fast shipping - all orders ship within 1 business day of purchase 3) No overmarketing - only a simple description of wear/luster 4) 30-day return policy - no return fees 5) Guaranteed authentic for life Gift Options We offer multiple options for those looking to give our coins as gifts, or display/present them. Please contact us if you are interested. Printed/signed certificate of authenticity ($5 additional) Black velvet display holder ($10 additional) Floating coin frame ($10 additional)
Price: 85 USD
Location: Seattle, Washington
End Time: 2024-08-06T22:57:10.000Z
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Seller
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Denomination: Denarius
Historical Period: Roman: Imperial (27 BC-476 AD)
Composition: Silver
Era: Ancient
Grade: Ungraded
Ruler: Domitian
Certification: Uncertified
Modified Item: No
