Part 2
Domitian
Domitian was the last of the Flavian dynasty. He was born in AD 51, the son of Vespasian and the younger brother to Titus. He became emperor in 81 and ruled with an iron fist, he was particularly cruel to his enemies and he is known to have executed some 30 senators. This put him at odds with the Senate who considered him a tyrant, so much so that there were plots to assassinate him. One such plot succeeded and he was murdered in 96. The Senate were quick to try to obliterate him from history by 'condemning his memory to oblivion;' tearing down statues and architectural features that bore his name. So it is surprising that so many of his coins survive!
Reverse: Pegasus stepping, COS IIII
19mm, 3.35g
Ref: RIC 238
Grade: Fine
£80 (P&P FREE to UK, other locations please ask)
Reverse: Minera advancing right holding shield and spear, IMP XIIII COS XIII CEN SPPP
20MM, 3.52g
Grade: EF with some original lustre and beautiful portrait
Ref: RIC 517
£150 (+ P&P, non-UK locations please ask first)
Reverse: Minera advancing right holding shield and spear, IMP XXI COS XV CEN SPPP
18.5mm, 3.11g
Grade: NVF
Ref: S2734
£65 (P&P FREE to UK, non-UK locations please ask first)
Reverse: Fides standing, right, holding fruit basket and grain stalks, FIDEI PVBLICAE, S-C above grain
Grade: VF+
10.77g, 28mm
Ref: RIC 2 647
£190 (+P&P to UK, other locations please ask)