As the last of the Twelve Caesars, Emperor Domitian ruled with a stern hand and a divine sense of purpose. The younger son of Vespasian, he rose to power in the wake of civil war and spent fifteen years reshaping the Roman state—reviled by the Senate, revered by the legions, and remembered as both tyrant and reformer. This silver denarius, struck during his reign, captures the image of an emperor both enigmatic and enduring.
The obverse presents a laureate bust of Domitian, facing right in stoic profile. His expression is resolute, almost austere—befitting a ruler who demanded order and reverence in equal measure.
On the reverse stands Minerva, goddess of wisdom and war, her stance poised for divine action. Armed with thunderbolt, spear, and shield, she is Domitian’s favored deity—his protector, patron, and symbolic reflection of imperial authority. Her presence on this coin is no accident; it is a declaration of strength through intellect, of divine favor through vigilance.
Struck in 3.0 grams of silver and housed in a custom 14K gold setting, this piece is more than adornment—it is a wearable relic of Rome’s final Flavian, a man who ruled until the dagger’s edge silenced his voice at forty-five.
Product Description:
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Coin Type: Hand struck
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Denomination: Denarius
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Mint: during Roman Imperial period
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Empire: Roman
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Ruler: Domitian
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Date: from 81-96 C.E.
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Metal: Silver
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Weight: 3.0 grams
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Obverse: Bears the laureate bust of Domitian facing right.
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Reverse: Depicts Minerva, goddess of Wisdom standing left, with thunderbolt, spear and shield.
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Setting: Handcrafted in 14K gold.
Certificate of Authenticity with photo specific images included.
Inv# A 51836
