Laureate bust right/Pegasus stepping right

Rome

RCV2637; 19mm, 3.05g

This coin comes with a previous dealers printed label

The younger son of Vespasian, Domitian has gone down in history as a tyrant. He was lucky to have escaped when he was besieged on the Capitol during the final days of Vitellius.
Although he was created Caesar by his father Domitian remained in the background. This led to resentment and resulted in his highly autocratic behaviour when he became emperor. Although later vilified Domitian did show some aptitude as a military commander. Many temples were restored during Domitian’s reign. He also showed respect for religious rituals and maintained high standards in public performances. He could however be cruel and vindictive to those he considered to be his enemies having at least twelve ex consuls murdered. This resulted in further conspiracies and led to his assassination in AD 96.
Domitian improved the weight and quality of the coinage and also raised military pay which made him popular with the army. During his reign Agricola campaigned in northern Britain and attempted to incorporate Scotland into the Roman Empire.

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Laureate bust right/Triumphal quadriga

The Twelve Caesars

Rome

S2567; 20mm, 2.84g

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Laureate bust right/Pegasus stepping right

The Twelve Caesars

Rome

RCV2637; 18mm, 3.30g

This coin comes with a previous dealers printed label

The younger son of Vespasian, Domitian has gone down in history as a tyrant. He was lucky to have escaped when he was besieged on the Capitol during the final days of Vitellius.
Although he was created Caesar by his father Domitian remained in the background. This led to resentment and resulted in his highly autocratic behaviour when he became emperor. Although later vilified Domitian did show some aptitude as a military commander. Many temples were restored during Domitian’s reign. He also showed respect for religious rituals and maintained high standards in public performances. He could however be cruel and vindictive to those he considered to be his enemies having at least twelve ex consuls murdered. This resulted in further conspiracies and led to his assassination in AD 96.
Domitian improved the weight and quality of the coinage and also raised military pay which made him popular with the army. During his reign Agricola campaigned in northern Britain and attempted to incorporate Scotland into the Roman Empire.

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Laureate bust right/Herald advancing left wearing feathered cap and holding wand and shield

The Twelve Caesars

Rome

RCV2723; 19mm, 3.20g

This coin comes with a previous printed collector’s label.

The younger son of Vespasian Domitian has gone down in history as a tyrant. He was lucky to have escaped when he was besieged on the Capitol during the final days of Vitellius.
Although he was created Caesar by his father Domitian remained in the background. This led to resentment and resulted in his highly autocratic behaviour when he became emperor. Although later vilified Domitian did show some aptitude as a military commander. Many temples were restored during Domitian’s reign. He also showed respect for religious rituals and maintained high standards in public performances. He could however be cruel and vindictive to those he considered to be his enemies having at least twelve ex consuls murdered. This resulted in further conspiracies and led to his assassination in AD 96.
Domitian improved the weight and quality of the coinage and also raised military pay which made him popular with the army. During his reign Agricola campaigned in northern Britain and attempted to incorporate Scotland into the Roman Empire.

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Laureate bust right/Minerva standing right on galley brandishing javelin and holding shield

The Twelve Caesars

Rome

RCV2730; 18mm, 3.35g

This coin comes with a previous printed collector’s label.

The younger son of Vespasian Domitian has gone down in history as a tyrant. He was lucky to have escaped when he was besieged on the Capitol during the final days of Vitellius.
Although he was created Caesar by his father Domitian remained in the background. This led to resentment and resulted in his highly autocratic behaviour when he became emperor. Although later vilified Domitian did show some aptitude as a military commander. Many temples were restored during Domitian’s reign. He also showed respect for religious rituals and maintained high standards in public performances. He could however be cruel and vindictive to those he considered to be his enemies having at least twelve ex consuls murdered. This resulted in further conspiracies and led to his assassination in AD 96.
Domitian improved the weight and quality of the coinage and also raised military pay which made him popular with the army. During his reign Agricola campaigned in northern Britain and attempted to incorporate Scotland into the Roman Empire.

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Laureate bust right/Minerva standing right on galley brandishing javelin and holding shield

The Twelve Caesars

Rome

RCV2730; 18mm, 3.42g

This coin comes with a previous printed collector’s label.

The younger son of Vespasian Domitian has gone down in history as a tyrant. He was lucky to have escaped when he was besieged on the Capitol during the final days of Vitellius.
Although he was created Caesar by his father Domitian remained in the background. This led to resentment and resulted in his highly autocratic behaviour when he became emperor. Although later vilified Domitian did show some aptitude as a military commander. Many temples were restored during Domitian’s reign. He also showed respect for religious rituals and maintained high standards in public performances. He could however be cruel and vindictive to those he considered to be his enemies having at least twelve ex consuls murdered. This resulted in further conspiracies and led to his assassination in AD 96.
Domitian improved the weight and quality of the coinage and also raised military pay which made him popular with the army. During his reign Agricola campaigned in northern Britain and attempted to incorporate Scotland into the Roman Empire.

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Laureate bust right/Minerva standing right on galley brandishing javelin and holding shield

The Twelve Caesars

Rome

RCV2730; 18mm, 3.30g

This coin comes with a previous printed collector’s label.

The younger son of Vespasian Domitian has gone down in history as a tyrant. He was lucky to have escaped when he was besieged on the Capitol during the final days of Vitellius.
Although he was created Caesar by his father Domitian remained in the background. This led to resentment and resulted in his highly autocratic behaviour when he became emperor. Although later vilified Domitian did show some aptitude as a military commander. Many temples were restored during Domitian’s reign. He also showed respect for religious rituals and maintained high standards in public performances. He could however be cruel and vindictive to those he considered to be his enemies having at least twelve ex consuls murdered. This resulted in further conspiracies and led to his assassination in AD 96.
Domitian improved the weight and quality of the coinage and also raised military pay which made him popular with the army. During his reign Agricola campaigned in northern Britain and attempted to incorporate Scotland into the Roman Empire.

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Laureate bust right/Winged thunderbolt on table

The Twelve (12) Caesars

Rome

RCV2513; 17mm, 3.12g

The elder son of Vespasian Titus was a close friend of Britannicus with whom he was educated. Serving as a military tribune in Britain, where is was present during the campaign against Boudicea, and Germany. In AD 67 he accompanied his father to Judaea as commander of Legion XV. When Vespasian returned to Rome in AD 69 to bid for emperor Titus assumed supreme command in the Jewish war. In AD 70 he captured Jerusalem and ended the Jewish revolt.
Returning to Rome Titus enjoyed a magnificent triumph with his father who was now emperor. Taken into government and made co emperor by Vespasian he was accorded a significant share of the imperial coinage before succeeding as emperor upon the death of Vespasian in AD 79.
Although Titus only ruled for 2 years his reign is probably best known for the destruction of Pompeii when Vesuvius erupted in AD 79. The country also suffered from plague and there was also a devastating fire in Rome which destroyed the imperial mint on Capitoline Hill. One of the highlights of his reign was the dedication of the Amphitheatrum Flavium better known as the Colosseum. This became one of Rome’s principal landmarks. Titus died aged only 42 in AD 81 and was succeeded by his younger brother Domitian.

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Laureate bust  right/ Livia seated right. PONTIF MAXIM

The Twelve (12) Caesars

Lyon

RCV1763; 17mm, 3.73g

Tiberius was born in 42 BC to Tiberius Claudius Nero and Livia Druscilla. He was only three years old when his mother divorced and remarried the future Emperor Augustus. Tiberius had a military career proving himself to be a competent general who campaigned in various parts of the empire.
His relationship with his stepfather Augustus was always strained and this was not helped when his marriage to Augustus’ daughter Julia proven most unhappy. Nevertheless, upon the death of Augustus’ grandson Gaius Tiberius was reluctantly adopted as heir.
As emperor Tiberius proved to be a competent administrator however, he was suspicious by nature and became an increasing recluse retiring to his island retreat at Capreae and thereafter never returning to Rome. He died in AD 37 aged 78. Tiberius’ reign was overshadowed by a series of tragedies within the imperial family.
One of the most famous coins issued by Tiberius is the Tribute Penny which is referred to in the Bible in St Matthews gospel. Render unto Caesar what is Caesar’s: Render unto Christ what is Christ’s.

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Laureate bust right/ Livia seated right. PONTIF MAXIM

The Twelve (12) Caesars

Lyon

RCV1763; 18mm, 3.60g

Tiberius was born in 42 BC to Tiberius Claudius Nero and Livia Druscilla. He was only three years old when his mother divorced and remarried the future Emperor Augustus. Tiberius had a military career proving himself to be a competent general who campaigned in various parts of the empire.
His relationship with his stepfather Augustus was always strained and this was not helped when his marriage to Augustus’ daughter Julia proven most unhappy. Nevertheless, upon the death of Augustus’ grandson Gaius Tiberius was reluctantly adopted as heir.
As emperor Tiberius proved to be a competent administrator however, he was suspicious by nature and became an increasing recluse retiring to his island retreat at Capreae and thereafter never returning to Rome. He died in AD 37 aged 78. Tiberius’ reign was overshadowed by a series of tragedies within the imperial family.
One of the most famous coins issued by Tiberius is the Tribute Penny which is referred to in the Bible in St Matthews gospel. Render unto Caesar what is Caesar’s: Render unto Christ what is Christ’s.

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