| Heritage World Coin Auctions > Showcase Auction 61351 | Auction date: 11 December 2023 |
| Lot number: 24149 Price realized: 115 USD (Approx. 107 EUR) Note: Prices do not include buyer's fees. | |
| Lot description: Ancients Domitian, as Augustus (AD 81-96). AE sestertius (34mm, 24.48 gm, 5h). NGC Fine 5/5 - 3/5. Rome, AD 90-91. IMP CAES DOMIT AVG GERM COS XVII CENS PER P P, laureate head of Domitian right / IOVI-VICTORI, Jupiter seated left, feet on stool, Victory standing left in outstretched right hand, grounded scepter in left; S C in exergue. RIC II.1, 794. Domitian, often remembered as a controversial figure in Roman history, lived a complex life marked by both admirable achievements and a dark reputation. Born in AD 51 into the esteemed Flavian family, his father Vespasian's rise to power marked the conclusion of the tumultuous Year of the Four Emperors in AD 69. Despite his auspicious lineage, Domitian spent much of his early life in the shadow of his elder brother Titus. This overshadowing may have contributed to the development of his reserved and resentful personality. However, when Titus passed away in AD 81 after a brief two-year rule, Domitian swiftly stepped into the role of emperor, marking the beginning of his own rule within the Flavian dynasty. Domitian's reign, like that of Tiberius, began with promise and efficiency. He initiated numerous building projects, promoted the arts, and improved the administration of the Roman Empire. However, as time passed, his rule took a darker turn. He became increasingly paranoid, leading to purges and persecutions of perceived enemies. His reign ended with a sense of dread and violence, reminiscent of the later years of Tiberius. Though Domitian's rule was marked by both accomplishments and atrocities, his legacy remains a testament to the complexity of leadership in the Roman Empire, where the balance between virtue and tyranny often hung in precarious equilibrium. https://coins.ha.com/itm/ancients/roman-imperial/ancients-domitian-as-augustus-ad-81-96-ae-sestertius-34mm-2448-gm-5h-ngc-fine-5-5-3-5/a/61351-24149.s?type=DA-DMC-CoinArchives-WorldCoins-61351-12112023 HID02906262019 © 2023 Heritage Auctions | All Rights Reserved |  |
Match 1:
| Heritage World Coin Auctions > CSNS Signature Sale 3115 | Auction date: 8 May 2024 |
| Lot number: 32264 Price realized: To Be Posted | |
| Lot description: Ancients Domitian, as Augustus (AD 81-96). AE sestertius (30mm, 26.28 gm, 6h). NGC AU 5/5 - 3/5, Fine Style, light smoothing. Rome, AD 85. IMP CAES DOMIT AVG GERM-COS XI CENS POT P P, laureate head of Domitian right, aegis on left shoulder / IOVI-VICTORI, Jupiter seated left on backless throne, right leg drawn back, feet on stool, Victory standing left in outstretched right hand, grounded scepter in left; S C in exergue. RIC II.1, 352. Gorgeous chocolate patina with dustings of red and gold. Ex Classical Numismatic Group, Triton IX (10 January 2006), lot 1437. https://coins.ha.com/itm/ancients/roman-imperial/ancients-domitian-as-augustus-ad-81-96-ae-sestertius-30mm-2628-gm-6h-ngc-au-5-5-3-5-fine-style-light-sm/a/3115-32264.s?type=DA-DMC-CoinArchives-WorldCoins-3115-05082024 HID02906262019 © 2024 Heritage Auctions | All Rights Reserved |  |
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| Heritage World Coin Auctions > Showcase Auction 61373 | Auction date: 5 May 2024 |
| Lot number: 22137 Price realized: 650 USD (Approx. 608 EUR) Note: Prices do not include buyer's fees. | |
| Lot description: Ancients Domitian, as Augustus (AD 81-96). AR cistophorus (26mm, 10.65 gm, 6h). NGC XF 4/5 - 4/5. Rome, AD 82. IMP CAES DOMITIAN AVG P M COS VIII, laureate head of Domitian right / Aquila flanked by standard on either side. RIC II.1, 843. Light plum toning. Domitian, often remembered as a controversial figure in Roman history, lived a complex life marked by both admirable achievements and a dark reputation. Born in AD 51 into the esteemed Flavian family, his father Vespasian's rise to power marked the conclusion of the tumultuous Year of the Four Emperors in AD 69. Despite his auspicious lineage, Domitian spent much of his early life in the shadow of his elder brother Titus. This overshadowing may have contributed to the development of his reserved and resentful personality. However, when Titus passed away in AD 81 after a brief two-year rule, Domitian swiftly stepped into the role of emperor, marking the beginning of his own rule within the Flavian dynasty. https://coins.ha.com/itm/ancients/roman-imperial/ancients-domitian-as-augustus-ad-81-96-ar-cistophorus-26mm-1065-gm-6h-ngc-xf-4-5-4-5/a/61373-22137.s?type=DA-DMC-CoinArchives-WorldCoins-61373-05052024 HID02906262019 © 2024 Heritage Auctions | All Rights Reserved |  |
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| Heritage World Coin Auctions > NYINC Signature Sale 3114 | Auction date: 16 January 2024 |
| Lot number: 33251 Price realized: 2,400 USD (Approx. 2,205 EUR) Note: Prices do not include buyer's fees. | |
| Lot description: Ancients Domitian, as Caesar (AD 81-96). AV aureus (18mm, 6.72 gm, 5h). NGC Fine 5/5 - 3/5, edge filing. Rome, AD 90-91. DOMITIANVS-AVGVSTVS, laureate head of Domitian right / GERMANICVS-COS XV, Minerva standing facing, head left, thunderbolt in raised right hand, grounded spear in left; shield behind, against legs. Calicó 841. RIC II.I 697. Vibrant, sunflower surfaces and decent remnant detailing for the grade. https://coins.ha.com/itm/ancients/roman-imperial/ancients-domitian-as-caesar-ad-81-96-av-aureus-18mm-672-gm-5h-ngc-fine-5-5-3-5-edge-filing/a/3114-33251.s?type=DA-DMC-CoinArchives-WorldCoins-3114-01162024 HID02906262019 © 2023 Heritage Auctions | All Rights Reserved |  |
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| Heritage World Coin Auctions > Showcase Auction 61373 | Auction date: 5 May 2024 |
| Lot number: 22146 Price realized: 340 USD (Approx. 318 EUR) Note: Prices do not include buyer's fees. | |
| Lot description: Ancients Domitian, as Augustus (AD 81-96). AE sestertius (36mm, 23.08 gm, 6h). XF, tooled. Rome, AD 88-89. IMP CAES DOMIT AVG GERM-COS XIIII CENS PERP P, laureate head of Domitian right / IOVI-VICTORI, Jupiter seated left, feet on stool, Victory standing left in outstretched right hand, grounded scepter in left; S C in exergue. RIC II.1, 633. Evidence of tooling, thus ineligible for encapsulation. Ex Economopoulos Numismatics, private sale with old dealer's tag included. Domitian, often remembered as a controversial figure in Roman history, lived a complex life marked by both admirable achievements and a dark reputation. Born in AD 51 into the esteemed Flavian family, his father Vespasian's rise to power marked the conclusion of the tumultuous Year of the Four Emperors in AD 69. Despite his auspicious lineage, Domitian spent much of his early life in the shadow of his elder brother Titus. This overshadowing may have contributed to the development of his reserved and resentful personality. However, when Titus passed away in AD 81 after a brief two-year rule, Domitian swiftly stepped into the role of emperor, marking the beginning of his own rule within the Flavian dynasty. SOLD AS IS, NO RETURNS https://coins.ha.com/itm/ancients/roman-imperial/ancients-domitian-as-augustus-ad-81-96-ae-sestertius-36mm-2308-gm-6h-xf-tooled/a/61373-22146.s?type=DA-DMC-CoinArchives-WorldCoins-61373-05052024 HID02906262019 © 2024 Heritage Auctions | All Rights Reserved |  |
Match 5:
| Heritage World Coin Auctions > Showcase Auction 61351 | Auction date: 11 December 2023 |
| Lot number: 24148 Price realized: 1,000 USD (Approx. 929 EUR) Note: Prices do not include buyer's fees. | |
| Lot description: Ancients Domitian, as Augustus (AD 81-96). AR denarius (18mm, 3.44 gm, 6h). NGC AU 5/5 - 4/5. Rome, 14 September AD 90-13 September AD 91. IMP CAES DOMIT AVG-GERM P M TR P X, laureate head of Domitian right / IMP XXI COS XV CENS P P P, Minerva standing facing, head left, grounded spear in right hand, placing left hand on hip. RIC II.1, 722. Beautiful rainbow toning. Domitian, often remembered as a controversial figure in Roman history, lived a complex life marked by both admirable achievements and a dark reputation. Born in AD 51 into the esteemed Flavian family, his father Vespasian's rise to power marked the conclusion of the tumultuous Year of the Four Emperors in AD 69. Despite his auspicious lineage, Domitian spent much of his early life in the shadow of his elder brother Titus. This overshadowing may have contributed to the development of his reserved and resentful personality. However, when Titus passed away in AD 81 after a brief two-year rule, Domitian swiftly stepped into the role of emperor, marking the beginning of his own rule within the Flavian dynasty. Domitian's reign, like that of Tiberius, began with promise and efficiency. He initiated numerous building projects, promoted the arts, and improved the administration of the Roman Empire. However, as time passed, his rule took a darker turn. He became increasingly paranoid, leading to purges and persecutions of perceived enemies. His reign ended with a sense of dread and violence, reminiscent of the later years of Tiberius. Though Domitian's rule was marked by both accomplishments and atrocities, his legacy remains a testament to the complexity of leadership in the Roman Empire, where the balance between virtue and tyranny often hung in precarious equilibrium. https://coins.ha.com/itm/ancients/roman-imperial/ancients-domitian-as-augustus-ad-81-96-ar-denarius-18mm-344-gm-6h-ngc-au-5-5-4-5/a/61351-24148.s?type=DA-DMC-CoinArchives-WorldCoins-61351-12112023 HID02906262019 © 2023 Heritage Auctions | All Rights Reserved |  |
