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Ancient Rome 81AD "Atonement Series" Domitian Silver Denarius Almost Uncirculated (AU50)
Ancient Rome 81AD "Atonement Series" Domitian Silver Denarius Almost Uncirculated (AU50)
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Ancient Rome 81AD "Atonement Series" Dolphin on Tripod Domitian Silver Denarius Almost Uncirculated (AU50)
Titus Flavius Domitianus (51–96 CE) was the youngest son of Vespasian and the third emperor of the Flavian dynasty, ruling from 81 to 96 CE. His reign was marked by strong central authority, military campaigns that secured the empire’s borders, and extensive building projects in Rome, including the completion of the Flavian Amphitheatre (Colosseum). Domitian also implemented financial and administrative reforms to strengthen imperial control, but his autocratic style and harsh treatment of the Senate earned him a reputation for tyranny. Despite this, he maintained relative stability and prosperity in the empire. Domitian was ultimately assassinated in a palace conspiracy, ending the Flavian dynasty and leaving a mixed legacy of efficiency and fear.
The "Atonement Series" of coins issued by Emperor Domitian refers to a set of commemorative coins minted in the aftermath of the catastrophic eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 CE, during the reign of his brother, Emperor Titus. This eruption devastated the cities of Pompeii and Herculaneum, causing widespread destruction and loss of life. In response, Domitian, who was then serving as Caesar under Titus, issued these coins to mark the event and, likely, to seek divine favor and public goodwill.
The issuance of these coins served multiple purposes: they commemorated a significant event, reinforced the emperor's piety and connection to the divine, and acted as a form of propaganda to solidify his position and legitimacy. Today, these coins are valuable artifacts for historians and numismatists, providing insight into Roman responses to natural disasters and the use of coinage as a tool for political and religious expression.
Obverse: Laureate head of Domitian facing left, with the legend around.
Reverse: A tripod with fillets, with a dolphin above, and legend around.
Specifications:
Emperor: Domitian (81-96)
Composition: Silver
Weight: Approx. 3 g
Diameter: 18 mm
Mint: Rome
Titus Flavius Domitianus (51–96 CE) was the youngest son of Vespasian and the third emperor of the Flavian dynasty, ruling from 81 to 96 CE. His reign was marked by strong central authority, military campaigns that secured the empire’s borders, and extensive building projects in Rome, including the completion of the Flavian Amphitheatre (Colosseum). Domitian also implemented financial and administrative reforms to strengthen imperial control, but his autocratic style and harsh treatment of the Senate earned him a reputation for tyranny. Despite this, he maintained relative stability and prosperity in the empire. Domitian was ultimately assassinated in a palace conspiracy, ending the Flavian dynasty and leaving a mixed legacy of efficiency and fear.
The "Atonement Series" of coins issued by Emperor Domitian refers to a set of commemorative coins minted in the aftermath of the catastrophic eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 CE, during the reign of his brother, Emperor Titus. This eruption devastated the cities of Pompeii and Herculaneum, causing widespread destruction and loss of life. In response, Domitian, who was then serving as Caesar under Titus, issued these coins to mark the event and, likely, to seek divine favor and public goodwill.
The issuance of these coins served multiple purposes: they commemorated a significant event, reinforced the emperor's piety and connection to the divine, and acted as a form of propaganda to solidify his position and legitimacy. Today, these coins are valuable artifacts for historians and numismatists, providing insight into Roman responses to natural disasters and the use of coinage as a tool for political and religious expression.
Obverse: Laureate head of Domitian facing left, with the legend around.
Reverse: A tripod with fillets, with a dolphin above, and legend around.
Specifications:
Emperor: Domitian (81-96)
Composition: Silver
Weight: Approx. 3 g
Diameter: 18 mm
Mint: Rome
