DOMITIAN
81–96 AD
Domitian, youngest son of Vespasian, first came to prominence as Caesar under his father and brother Titus. As emperor from AD 81, he proved an energetic and often autocratic ruler, enforcing strict financial discipline and strengthening the frontiers. His reign saw major building projects, including the completion of the Flavian Palace and extensive restoration works in Rome. Despite administrative competence, his increasingly authoritarian style alienated the Senate. Domitian was assassinated in AD 96, ending the Flavian dynasty. His coinage is abundant and stylistically rich, spanning both his years as Caesar and as Augustus.
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As Caesar, AD 69–81 (under Vespasian and Titus)
WRS 10201 — Denarius
Ar Denarius. CERES AVGVST. Ceres standing left, holding corn‑ears and long torch or sceptre. RSC 30.
£35.00
WRS 10468 — Denarius
Ar Denarius. CERES AVGVST. Ceres standing left, holding corn-ears and long torch or sceptre. RSC 30.
£45.00
WRS 10469 — Denarius
Ar Denarius. COS IIII. Pegasus standing right. RSC 47.
£35.00
WRS 10470 — Denarius
Ar Denarius. COS V in exergue. Man on horse prancing right, hand raised. RSC 49a.
£85.00
WRS 10471 — Denarius
Ar Denarius. COS V above. Wolf and twins left, boat in exergue. RSC 51.
£40.00
WRS 10205 — Denarius
Ar Denarius. PRINCEPS IVVENTVTIS. Minerva standing right, holding shield and brandishing javelin. RSC 381.
£35.00
WRS 10472 — Denarius
Ar Denarius. PRINCEPS IVVENTVTIS. Goat standing left within laurel-wreath. RSC 390.
£125.00
WRS 10206 — Denarius
Ar Denarius. PRINCEPS IVVENTVTIS. Clasped hands holding legionary eagle on prow. RSC 393.
£65.00
WRS 8628 — Denarius
Ar Denarius. PRINCEPS IVVENTVTIS. Garlanded and lighted altar. RSC 397a.
£85.00
WRS 10473 — Denarius
Ar Denarius. PRINCEPS IVVENTVTIS. Helmet on throne. RSC 399a.
£50.00
WRS 10574 — Denarius
Ar Denarius. TR POT COS VIII P P. Dolphin coiled around anchor. RSC 593.
£55.00
WRS 10474 — Denarius
Ar Denarius. No legend. Domitian on horseback left, raising right hand and holding sceptre surmounted by human head. RSC 664.
£50.00
As Augustus, AD 81–96
WRS 10555 — Denarius
Ar Denarius. IMP XIIII COS XIII CENS P P P. Minerva standing right holding shield and brandishing javelin. RSC 217.
£80.00
WRS 10556 — Denarius
Ar Denarius. IMP XIIII COS XIIII CENS P P P. Minerva standing head left and holding spear. RSC 233.
£125.00
WRS 10898 — Denarius
Ar Denarius. IMP XIIII COS XIIII CENS P P P. Minerva standing left, holding spear and thunderbolt; shield behind. RSC 234.
£75.00
WRS 10558 — Denarius
Ar Denarius. IMP XIX COS XIIII CENS P P P. Minerva standing left holding spear and thunderbolt, shield behind. RSC 251.
£115.00
WRS 10561 — Denarius
Ar Denarius. IMP XIX COS XIIII CENS P P P. Minerva standing right on prow holding shield and brandishing javelin, owl at feet. RSC 253.
£95.00
WRS 10563 — Denarius
Ar Denarius. IMP XXI COS XV CENS P P P. Minerva standing right on prow holding shield and brandishing javelin, owl at feet. RSC 262.
£95.00
WRS 10566 — Denarius
Ar Denarius. IMP XXI COS XVI CENS P P P. Minerva standing right holding shield and brandishing javelin. RSC 273.
£70.00
WRS 10567 — Denarius
Ar Denarius. IMP XXII COS XVI CENS P P P. Minerva standing left holding spear and thunderbolt, shield behind. RSC 279.
£75.00
WRS 10568 — Denarius
Ar Denarius. IMP XXII COS XVI CENS P P P. Minerva standing right on prow holding shield and brandishing javelin, owl at feet. RSC 281.
£80.00
WRS 10572 — Denarius
Ar Denarius. IMP XXII COS XVII CENS P P P. Minerva standing right holding shield and brandishing javelin. RSC 288.
£65.00
WRS 10220 — Denarius
Ar Denarius. IMP XXII COS XVII CENS P P P. Minerva standing left holding spear and thunderbolt, shield behind. RSC 291.
£85.00
WRS 10222 — Denarius
Ar Denarius. IMP XXII COS XVII CENS P P P. Minerva standing right on prow holding shield and brandishing javelin, owl at feet. RSC 293.
£65.00
