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
- From the Collection: Handshu, Joel, 1946-1998 (Collector, Person)
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
Contact:
Special Collections
College of Charleston Libraries
66 George Street
Charleston South Carolina 29424
(843) 953-8016
(843) 953-6319 (Fax)
Special Collections
College of Charleston Libraries
66 George Street
Charleston South Carolina 29424
(843) 953-8016
(843) 953-6319 (Fax)