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Domitian denarius, AD 81-96

 Item — Box: 1, Item: 20

Scope and Contents

He was unpopular with the senate in the last years of his reign, and the last years of his reign were ones of terror and oppression. He was murdered on September 18, AD 96 as the result of a plot involving his wife, Domitia, his chamberlain, and the praetorian prefect.

Dates

  • Creation: AD 81-96

Creator

Access Restrictions

This collection is open for research.

Extent

From the Collection: 0.8 linear feet (2 boxes, 175 coins)

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Physical Description

Obverse: Head of Domitian; Reverse: Pegasus standing

Repository Details

Part of the Special Collections Repository

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