Didius Julianus sestertius, AD 193
Item — Box: 1, Item: 33
Scope and Contents
The praetorian guards publicly announced that they would elect as emperor the man who would pay the highest price. Julianus a wealthy senator, offered 25,000 sestertius per soldier and was duly declared emperor. The circumstances of his elevation aroused much indignation amongst the roman populace. Julianus was deserted by the praetorians and was beheaded on June 2, AD 193 after a reign of only 66 days.
Dates
- Creation: AD 193
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 Didius Julianus; Reverse: Fortune standing
Repository Details
Part of the Special Collections Repository
Contact:
Special Collections
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Charleston South Carolina 29424
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Special Collections
College of Charleston Libraries
66 George Street
Charleston South Carolina 29424
(843) 953-8016
(843) 953-6319 (Fax)