Savoca Numismatik GmbH & Co. KG > Online Auction 187 | SilverAuction date: 10 December 2023
Lot number: 235

Price realized: 70 EUR   (Approx. 75 USD)   Note: Prices do not include buyer's fees.
Lot description:


Domitian AD 81-96. Rome
Dupondius Æ

28 mm, 13,40 g

IMP CAES DOMIT AVG GERM COS XI CENS POT PP, laureate bust right, wearing aegis / ANNONA AVG, Annona seated right holding bag of grain ears also held by small figured standing left; stern of ship in background.

Nearly Very Fine

RIC 290.





Starting price: 50 EUR

Match 1:
Savoca Numismatik GmbH & Co. KG > Online Auction 209 | SilverAuction date: 28 April 2024
Lot number: 400

Price realized: 60 EUR   (Approx. 64 USD)   Note: Prices do not include buyer's fees.
Lot description:


Domitian AD 81-96. Rome
Dupondius Æ

28 mm, 14,20 g

IMP CAES DOMIT AVG GERM COS XI CENS POT P P, radiate head right / S - C, crossed pairs of shields, spears, and trumpets over vexillum.

Very Fine

RIC II.1 372; BMC 351.





Starting price: 50 EUR

Match 2:
Savoca Numismatik GmbH & Co. KG > Online Auction 209 | SilverAuction date: 28 April 2024
Lot number: 401

Price realized: 220 EUR   (Approx. 236 USD)   Note: Prices do not include buyer's fees.
Lot description:


Domitian AD 81-96. Rome
As Æ

27 mm, 9,44 g

IMP CAES DOMIT AVG GERM COS XVI CENS PER P P, laureate head right / MONETA AVGVSTI S-C, Moneta standing left, holding scales and cornucopia.

Nearly Extremely Fine

RIC II.1 756; BMC 469; BNC III 500.

Domitian, whose full name was Titus Flavius Caesar Domitianus Augustus, served as Caesar before becoming the Roman Emperor. Born on October 24, AD 51, he was the second son of the Roman Emperor Vespasian and the younger brother of Titus. Domitian's ascent to power followed the Flavian dynasty established by his father and brother. In AD 69, a tumultuous year known as the Year of the Four Emperors, Vespasian emerged victorious, stabilizing the Roman Empire. After Vespasian's death in AD 79, Titus succeeded him, but his reign was short-lived due to his sudden death in AD 81. Following Titus' demise, Domitian assumed the role of Caesar. As Caesar, Domitian held a position of great importance in the Roman political structure. The title "Caesar" originally referred to a family name but evolved into a title indicating the heir to the throne. Domitian's period as Caesar was essentially a period of apprenticeship and preparation for his eventual role as Emperor. In AD 81, upon the death of his brother Titus, Domitian became the Roman Emperor, marking the beginning of his fifteen-year reign. His rule was characterized by both achievements and controversies, including his authoritarian style, ambitious building projects, and conflicts with the Roman Senate. Domitian's reign came to an end when he was assassinated in AD 96, leading to the ascension of Nerva as the next Roman Emperor. Despite the controversies surrounding Domitian's rule, he left a lasting impact on Roman history, both for his achievements and the challenges he faced during his time as Caesar and Emperor.



Starting price: 50 EUR

Match 3:
Savoca Numismatik GmbH & Co. KG > Online Auction 193 | SilverAuction date: 28 January 2024
Lot number: 177

Price realized: 700 EUR   (Approx. 758 USD)   Note: Prices do not include buyer's fees.
Lot description:


Domitian AD 81-96. Rome
Sestertius Æ

34 mm, 25,66 g

IMP CAES DOMIT AVG GERM COS XV CENS PER P P, laureate head right / IOVI V[IC]TOR[I], Jupiter seated to left, holding Victory and sceptre; SC in exergue.

Very Fine

BMCRE 439; RIC II.1 702; C. 314.





Starting price: 50 EUR

Match 4:
Savoca Numismatik GmbH & Co. KG > Online Auction 187 | SilverAuction date: 10 December 2023
Lot number: 236

Price realized: 150 EUR   (Approx. 162 USD)   Note: Prices do not include buyer's fees.
Lot description:


Domitian AD 81-96. Rome
As Æ

30 mm, 10,49 g

IMP CAES DOMIT AVG GERM COS XIII CENS PER P P, laureate head to right / VIRTVTI AVGVSTI; Virtus standing to right, foot on helmet, holding spear and parazonium; S-C across fields.

Very Fine, smoothed

RIC 550.





Starting price: 50 EUR

Match 5:
Savoca Numismatik GmbH & Co. KG > Online Auction 198 | SilverAuction date: 25 February 2024
Lot number: 217

Price realized: 55 EUR   (Approx. 59 USD)   Note: Prices do not include buyer's fees.
Lot description:


Domitian AD 81-96. Rome
Denarius AR

18 mm, 2,73 g

IMP CAES DOMIT AVG GERM P M TR P X, laureate head right / IMP XXI COS XV CENS P P P, Minerva, holding shield and hurling spear, standing to left on prow, owl at her feet.

Very Fine

RIC II.1 720; BMCRE 180; RSC 266.

Domitian, whose full name was Titus Flavius Caesar Domitianus Augustus, served as Caesar before becoming the Roman Emperor. Born on October 24, AD 51, he was the second son of the Roman Emperor Vespasian and the younger brother of Titus. Domitian's ascent to power followed the Flavian dynasty established by his father and brother. In AD 69, a tumultuous year known as the Year of the Four Emperors, Vespasian emerged victorious, stabilizing the Roman Empire. After Vespasian's death in AD 79, Titus succeeded him, but his reign was short-lived due to his sudden death in AD 81. Following Titus' demise, Domitian assumed the role of Caesar. As Caesar, Domitian held a position of great importance in the Roman political structure. The title "Caesar" originally referred to a family name but evolved into a title indicating the heir to the throne. Domitian's period as Caesar was essentially a period of apprenticeship and preparation for his eventual role as Emperor. In AD 81, upon the death of his brother Titus, Domitian became the Roman Emperor, marking the beginning of his fifteen-year reign. His rule was characterized by both achievements and controversies, including his authoritarian style, ambitious building projects, and conflicts with the Roman Senate. Domitian's reign came to an end when he was assassinated in AD 96, leading to the ascension of Nerva as the next Roman Emperor. Despite the controversies surrounding Domitian's rule, he left a lasting impact on Roman history, both for his achievements and the challenges he faced during his time as Caesar and Emperor.



Starting price: 50 EUR