
CHAPTER FOUR
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Vespasian, A.D. 69ñ79
A.D. 69ñ71: Sole reign (with Titus and Domitian, as Caesars)
A.D. 71ñ79: Sole reign (with Titus as Imperator; Domitian, as Caesar)

HUSBAND OF DOMITILLA THE ELDER
FATHER OF TITUS, DOMITIAN, AND DOMITILLA THE YOUNGER
GRANDFATHER OF JULIA TITI
GREAT-GRANDFATHER OF VESPASIAN JUNIOR
Examples of obverse inscriptions:
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Augustus: |
CAESAR VESPASIANVS AVG |
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IMP CAES VESP AVG P M |
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IMP CAES VESP AVG P M COS III (or V) (CENS) |
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IMP CAES VESPASIAN AVG COS III |
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IMP CAES VESPASIAN AVG P M TR P P P COS III |
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IMP CAESAR (AVG) VESPASIANVS |
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IMP CAESAR VESP AVG COS V CENS |
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IMP CAESAR VESPAS AVG COS III TR P P P |
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IMP CAESAR VESPASIAN(VS) AVG |
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IMP CAESAR VESPASIANVS AVG (P M) TR P |
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IMP VESP(ASIAN) AVG |
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Deified: |
DIVVS AVGVSTVS VESPASIAN(VS) |
Note: Many other inscriptions are recorded, especially for Vespasianís ?s coinages.
The values are estimates for conservatively graded, essentially problem-free coins. Defects or merits will alter prices, often significantly. Dashes (ó) indicate values which cannot be accurately determined (at the high end) or which are negligible (at the low end). Coins with the same value range are not always equally valuable, for they may represent different ends of the same spectrum.
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Vespasian (as Governor of Judaea) |
F |
VF |
chVF |
|
892 |
Æ24 of Sepphoris in Judaea, under Nero, 67/8. obv EΓII OYECFIACIANOY EIPHNOΓIOΛI NEPΩNIA(C) CEΓI(W or ΩP), cauduceus betw. crossed cornucopias rev L ∆I (yr. 14=67/8) NEPΩNO KΛAY∆IOY KAICAPOC in wreath. RPC 4849. Hendin 586. Note: The obverse inscription names Vespasian. The city itself is named ëNeroniasí in honor of Nero, and is also referred to as the ëcity of peaceí (Irenopolis). |
200ñ300 |
400ñ600 |
1000ñ2000 |
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893 |
Æl7ñ20, ó. As prev., but obv type is a large SC. RPC 4850. Hendin 587. |
250ñ350 |
500ñ800 |
1200ñ2200 |
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894 |
Æ21 of Caesarea Maratima, ó. obv NEPWN CEB KAICAP, laur. hd. r. of Nero rev EΓII OYEΣΓIAΣIANOY KAIΣAPE(WN) L ∆I (yr. 14=67/8) in wreath. RPC 4865. |
250ñ350 |
500ñ800 |
1200ñ2200 |
A wide variety of busts occur. Except where noted, busts are right-facing, laureate or bare-headed, often draped and/or cuirassed, or with drapery at far shoulder or a globe at tip of bust.
|
Vespasian (as Augustus) |
F |
VF |
EF |
|
895 |
AV Aureus |
1000ñ1500 |
1750ñ2250 |
4000ñ6000 |
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896 |
ó rev No inscr., palm tree betw. Vespasian, stg. at 1., hldg. spear and sword, foot on globe, and mourning Jewess, std. at r. RIC 41a,53. Hendin 762. |
2,500ñ3,500 |
5000ñ8000 |
18,000ñ25,000 |
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897 |
ó rev CAESAR AVG F COS CAESAR AVG F PR, confr. hds. of Titus and Domitian. RIC 2. Note: This honors Vespasianís sons as Caesars and heirs (with Titus as consul and Domitian as praetor). |
2000ñ3500 |
5000ñ8000 |
15,000ñ25,000 |
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898 |
ó rev DE IVDAEIS, trophy of arms. RIC 301. Hendin 769. |
1800ñ2500 |
3500ñ7000 |
12,000ñ20,000 |
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899 |
ó rev IVDAEA below mourning Jewess std. r., sometimes with hands bound, at base of trophy or palm tree. RIC 15ñ6,287. Hendin 758,60. |
2000ñ3500 |
5000ñ8000 |
15,000ñ25,000 |
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900 |
ó rev SPQR in oak wreath. RIC 66. Note: The inscription is sometimes longer. |
1250ñ1750 |
2000ñ3000 |
5000ñ8000 |
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901 |
ó rev TRIVMP AVG below triumphal procession of Vespasian and Victory in quadriga, accompanied by trumpeter, soldier and bound captive. RIC 294. Hendin 768. |
4000ñ6000 |
12,000ñ18,000 |
30,000ñ50,000 |
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902 |
ó rev VESTA above round Shrine of Vesta with four columns, domed roof and staircase at entry, decorated with three statues. RIC 59ff. Note: This celebrates the dedication of the shrine on the Palatine Hill, which had burned in the fire of 64. |
1250ñ1750 |
2000ñ3000 |
5000ñ8000 |
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903 |
AV Quinarius |
1500ñ25 00 |
3500ñ5000 |
8000ñ12,000 |
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904 |
AR Denarius |
30ñ50 |
70ñ100 |
150ñ200 |
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905 |
ó rev No inscr., Vespasian r. in triumphal quadriga. RIC 363. Hendin 765. |
50ñ75 |
150ñ200 |
400ñ600 |
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906 |
ó As 896. RIC 363. Hendin 763. |
70ñ100 |
250ñ350 |
500ñ800 |
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907 |
ó rev AVG in wreath. RIC 31 Iff. |
50ñ75 |
100ñ150 |
300ñ400 |
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908 |
ó As 897. RIC 2. Note: When struck at an eastern mint, this type is inscribed LIBERI IMP AVG VES-PAS (RIC 313ff). |
150ñ200 |
300ñ400 |
ó |
|
909 |
ó rev CONSEN(SVS) EXERCIT(VS), two soldiers stg., each hldg. a legionary eagle, clasping hands. RIC 259ff. |
30ñ50 |
80ñ120 |
250ñ350 |
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910 |
ó rev IMP XIX, sow stg. r. with three young. RIC 109. |
30ñ50 |
80ñ120 |
300ñ400 |
|
911 |
ó rev IMPER, Vespasian on horseback r. RIC 271. |
50ñ75 |
150ñ200 |
400ñ600 |
|
912 |
ó As 899 (with trophy). RIC 15ff. Hendin 759. Note: This reverse is also known for Vitellius and Domitian (Hendin 755, 796), but both are fourré and seemingly unique. |
70ñ100 |
150ñ200 |
250ñ350 |
|
913 |
ó As 899 (with palm tree). RIC 287. Hendin 761. |
70ñ100 |
200ñ300 |
400ñ600 |
|
914 |
ó rev IVDAEA DEVICTA, mourning Judaea stg. l., hands bound, palm tree behind. RIC 290. Hendin 770. Note: This issue usually is fourr??. |
80ñ120 |
250ñ350 |
500ñ800 |
|
915 |
ó rev PACI ORB TERR AVG, hd. r. or 1. of towered female. RIC 317ñ8ff. |
50ñ75 |
100ñ150 |
400ñ600 |
|
916 |
ó As 900. RIC 57,66. Note: The inscription is sometimes longer. |
50ñ75 |
150ñ200 |
400ñ600 |
|
917 |
ó rev TR POT X COS VIIII, capricorn r., hldg. globe and rudder. RIC 117ñ8. |
30ñ50 |
80ñ120 |
200ñ300 |
|
918 |
ó older, worn denarii countermarked IMP.VES. Note: Though usually limited to denarii, these countermarks sometimes occur on cistophori, etc. They seem to have been applied at Ephesus in the 70s A.D. |
150ñ250 |
ó |
ó |
|
919 |
AR Quinarius |
150ñ200 |
400ñ600 |
1000ñ1500 |

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Vespasian (as Augustus) |
F |
VF |
chVF |
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920 |
Æ Sestertius |
50ñ75 |
250ñ350 |
1000ñ1500 |
|
921 |
ó rev CAES AVG F DES(IG) IMP AVG F COS DES(IG) ITER SC, Titus, hldg. spear and sword, and Domitian, hldg. spear, stg. facing each other. RIC 413ñ4. |
100ñ150 |
400ñ600 |
1500ñ2000 |
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922 |
ó rev DEVICTA IVDAEA SC, Victory stg. r., foot on helmet, inscr. SPQR on shield attached to palm tree, mourning Jewess std. to r. RIC 419. Hendin 776. |
900ñ1200 |
2,500ñ3,500 |
7000ñ10,000 |
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923 |
ó rev HONOS ET VIRTVS, Honos, hldg. scepter and cornucopia, and Virtus, hldg. spear and sword, stg. facing one another. RIC 423. |
100ñ150 |
400ñ600 |
1500ñ2000 |
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924 |
ó rev IVDAEA CAPTA SC, palm tree betw. mourning Jewess std. at r. and Jew stg. at 1., hands bound, sometimes looking back; arms and armor about. RIC 424ñ6. Hendin 773. Note: Sometimes their positions are reversed (Hendin 774). On rare occasions the inscription is arranged CAPTA IVDAEA SC. |
400ñ600 |
1250ñ1750 |
4000ñ6000 |
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925 |
ó As prev., but in place of Jew is Vespasian, stg. r., hldg. spear and sword. RIC 427,733. Hendin 775. |
400ñ600 |
1250ñ1750 |
4000ñ6000 |
|
926 |
ó rev ROMA SC, Roma, resting hd. on r. hand and hldg. sword, std. 1. on the seven hills of Rome; with she-wolf and twins and fig. of Tiberis. RIC 442. |
500ñ800 |
1250ñ1750 |
4000ñ6000 |
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927 |
ó rev ROMA RESVRGE(N)S SC, Vespasian stg. 1., raising kneeling fig. of Roma, presented by Min-erva. RIC 407ff. Note: A similar type has the inscription LIBERTAS REST1TVTA (RIC 430). |
500ñ800 |
1500ñ2000 |
4000ñ6000 |
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928 |
ó rev SC or COS III (SC), Vespasian r. in triunv phal quadriga. RIC 45Iff. |
150ñ200 |
500ñ800 |
1750ñ2250 |
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929 |
ó rev SC, Vespasian on horseback r., spearing fallen foe. RIC 523. |
150ñ200 |
500ñ800 |
2000ñ3000 |
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930 |
ó rev SC, palm tree. RIC 454. |
ó |
ó |
ó |
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931 |
ó rev SC, tetrastyle temple of Isis (Iseum) with semicircular pediment, decorated with many statñues. RIC 453ff. |
700ñ1000 |
2000ñ3000 |
7000ñ10,000 |
|
932 |
ó rev SC, hexastyle temple of Jupiter Capitolinus, decorated with many statues. RIC 452ff. Note: This celebrates the reconsecration and rebuilding of this sacred temple, which burned late in the reign of Vitellius. This particular version, the third temple of Jupiter Capitolinus, was dedicated in 75 but was destroyed by fire in 80. |
500ñ800 |
1500ñ2000 |
4000ñ6000 |
|
933 |
ó As 902, but inscr. SC only. RIC 736. |
500ñ800 |
1500ñ2000 |
4000ñ6000 |
|
934 |
ó rev SIGNIS RECEPTIS, Victory flying r., offering legionary eagle to Vespasian, stg. 1. on platform. RIC 461. Note: This rare issue celebrates the defeat of Julius Civilis and the return of the captured legionary eagle of the XV Primigenia. |
500ñ800 |
2000ñ3000 |
ó |
|
935 |
ó rev SPQR (P P) OB CIV(ES) SERV(ATOS) in oak wreath. RIC 457ñ9ff. |
100ñ150 |
400ñ600 |
1500ñ2000 |
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936 |
ó As prev., but inscr. SPQR ADSERTORI LIBER-TATIS PVBLICAE. RIC 411,55ñ6. |
100ñ150 |
400ñ600 |
1750ñ2250 |
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937 |
ó rev VICTORIA AVG(VSTI) SC, Victory stg. r., foot on helmet, inscr. OB CIV SER on shield attached to palm tree. RIC 464,6. Hendin 777. |
100ñ150 |
400ñ600 |
1750ñ2250 |
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938 |
ó As prev., but mourning Jewess std. 1. or r. at base of palm tree beneath shield, which sometimes is bare. RIC 467ñ8. Hendin 778. |
100ñ150 |
400ñ600 |
1750ñ2250 |
|
939 |
Æ Dupondius obv Usually rad. hd. r. or 1. |
20ñ40 |
100ñ150 |
250ñ350 |
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940 |
ó rev TVTELA AVGVST1 SC, woman std. 1. with two children. RIC 398,480. |
100ñ150 |
400ñ600 |
ó |
|
941 |
ó rev VICTORIA NAVALIS SC, Victory stg. r. on prow, hldg. wreath and palm branch. RIC 481,745. Hendin 779. |
70ñ100 |
200ñ300 |
500ñ800 |
|
942 |
Æ Dupondius(?) (27mm) rev PON MAX TR POT P P COS V CENS, winged caduceus betw. crossed cornucopias. RIC 798añc. Note: Struck in orichal-cum for circulation in the east, this issue has the laureate head of Vespasian. This and the related orichalcum coins are not from Commagene as is commonly believed. |
30ñ50 |
100ñ150 |
300ñ400 |
|
943 |
Æ As |
20ñ40 |
80ñ120 |
200ñ300 |
|
944 |
ó rev IVD(A)EA CAPTA SC, mourning Jewess std. at r. or 1. of palm tree, arms and armor about. RIC 489ff. Hendin 781. |
250ñ350 |
700ñ1000 |
1500ñ2000 |
|
945 |
ó Sim. to prev., but inscr. IVD CAP SC. RIC 393. |
250ñ350 |
700ñ1000 |
1750ñ2250 |
|
946 |
ó rev PROVIDENT below altar with double-pan-elled door flanked by large SC. RIC 494ff. |
70ñ100 |
200ñ300 |
400ñ600 |
|
947 |
ó As 932. RIC 496,765. |
200ñ300 |
400ñ600 |
1000ñ1500 |
|
948 |
ó As 902, but SC added. RIC 548. |
200ñ300 |
400ñ600 |
900ñ1200 |
|
949 |
ó As 941. RIC 503ff. |
70ñ100 |
200ñ300 |
500ñ800 |
|
950 |
Æ As(?) (20mm) rev Large SC in wreath. RIC 796ñ7. Note: This and the following two coins were struck in orichalcum, presumably for circulation in the east. |
20ñ40 |
100ñ150 |
250ñ350 |
|
951 |
Æ Semis rev P M TR POT P P, winged caduceus. RIC 794. |
20ñ40 |
80ñ120 |
200ñ300 |
|
952 |
ó rev Large SC in wreath. RIC 795ff. |
20ñ40 |
80ñ120 |
200ñ300 |
|
953 |
Æ Quadrans |
5ñ15 |
30ñ50 |
70ñ100 |
|
954 |
ó obv IMP VESPASIAN AVG, palm tree rev P M TR P P P COS III SC, standard with flag (Vexiil-lum). RIC 504ff. Hendin 784. Note: Inscriptions vary on this and the following quadrantes. |
70ñ100 |
200ñ300 |
400ñ600 |
|
955 |
ó As prev., but obv Trophy of arms. RIC 507ff. |
70ñ100 |
200ñ300 |
400ñ600 |
|
956 |
ó As 954, but rev Aspergillum, patera and lituus. RIC 512ñ3. |
70ñ100 |
200ñ300 |
400ñ600 |
Except where noted, the obverse of Vespasianís posthumous commemoratives have his right-facing, laureate head.
|
Vespasian (Posthumous Commemoratives) |
F |
VF |
EF |
|
957 |
AV Aureus, under Titus. |
1000ñ1500 |
1800ñ2500 |
5000ñ8000 |
|
958 |
ó rev EX SC, shield against cippus topped with an urn and flanked by laurel branches. RIC (Titus) 62. |
1250ñ1750 |
2000ñ3000 |
5000ñ8000 |
|
959 |
AR Denarius, ó. |
30ñ50 |
70ñ100 |
125ñ175 |
|
960 |
ó rev EX SC, Victory adv. 1., placing shield on trophy of arms, mourning Jewess std. 1. at base. RIC (Titus) 59añb. Note: This copies a lifetime issue of Vespasian with a longer inscription (Hendin 767). |
30ñ50 |
100ñ150 |
400ñ600 |
|
961 |
ó rev EX SC, ornamented quadriga r. or 1. RIC (Titus) 60ñ1. |
30ñ50 |
80ñ120 |
300ñ400 |
|
962 |
ñ As 958. RIC (Titus) 62. |
30ñ50 |
80ñ120 |
300ñ400 |
|
Vespasian (Posthumous Commemoratives) |
F |
VF |
chVF |
|
963 |
Æ Sestertius, ó. rev SC, Spes adv. 1., hldg. flower and raising robe. RIC (Titus) 147. |
300ñ400 |
700ñ1000 |
ó |
|
964 |
ó obv DIVO AVG VESP(AS) SPQR, Vespasian, hldg. scepter and Victory, std. r. on cart drawn by four elephants rev IMP T CAES DIV1 VESP F AVG P M TR P P P COS VIII around large SC. RIC (Titus) 143ñ4. |
300ñ400 |
700ñ1000 |
2000ñ3000 |
|
965 |
ó obv DIVVS AVGVSTVS VESP(ASIAN), Vespasian std. 1., hldg. branch and scepter rev As prev. RIC (Titus) 145ñ6. |
300ñ400 |
700ñ1000 |
2000ñ3000 |
|
966 |
Æ Dupondius, ó. obv Rad. hd. r. |
50ñ75 |
300ñ400 |
900ñ1200 |
|
967 |
Æ As, ó. |
50ñ75 |
250ñ350 |
700ñ1000 |
Note: For other posthumous issues of Vespasian, see Domitilla the Younger, Trajanís ërestored coinsí and the divi issues of Trajan Decius.
|
Vespaisian (Provincial Coinage) |
F |
VF |
EF |
|
968 |
AV Stater of the Bosporus, king Rhescuporis I (or II), c. 68ñ93. rev No inscr., bare hd. r. of Titus, BAPH monogram in field, date (yrs.365ñ3 74) below. Frolova pi. 1, 1ñ5. Note: About 90% gold. |
700ñ1000 |
2,000ñ2,500 |
3000ñ5000 |
|
969 |
AR Tetradrachm of the Koinon of Cyprus |
150ñ200 |
400ñ600 |
ó |
|
970 |
AR Cistophorus of Ephesus |
400ñ600 |
1000ñ1500 |
ó |
|
971 |
AR Tetradrachm of Antioch. Illustrated p. 305. |
125 |
225 |
375 |
|
972 |
AR Didrachm of Caesarea |
70ñ100 |
150ñ200 |
400ñ600 |
|
973 |
ó obv Laur. hd. r. of Vespasian rev Laur. hd. r. of Titus. Syd. 102. |
150ñ200 |
400ñ600 |
ó |
|
974 |
AR Hemidrachm, ó. |
50ñ75 |
100ñ150 |
250ñ350 |
Note: An extensive series of æs was struck for Vespasian by the Jewish king Herod Agrippa II (56ñ96). For details see Hendin, pp. 130ñ151.
Domitilla the Elder

WIFE OF VESPASIAN
MOTHER OF TITUS, DOMITIAN, AND DOMITILLA THE YOUNGER
GRANDMOTHER OF JULIA TITI
GREAT-GRANDMOTHER OF VESPASIAN JUNIOR
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Domitillathe Elder (Postllumous Commemoratives) |
F |
VF |
chVF |
|
976 |
Æ Sestertius, under Titus, obv MEMORIAE DOMITILLAE SPQR, carpentum drawn r. by two mules rev IMP T CAES DIVI VESP F AVG P M TR P P P COS VIII around large SC. RIC (Titus) 153. Illustrated above. |
300ñ400 |
700ñ1000 |
2500ñ4000 |
|
977 |
ó. As prev., but obv DOMITILLAE IMP CAESVESP AVG SPQR. RIC (Titus) 154. |
300ñ400 |
700ñ1000 |
2500ñ4000 |
Domitilla the Younger
Augusta: Posthumously

DAUGHTER OF VESPASIAN AND DOMITILLA THE ELDER
SISTER OF TITUS AND DOMITIAN
GRANDMOTHER OF VESPASIAN JUNIOR
Obverse inscription:
|
Deified: |
DIVA DOMITILLA AVGVSTA |
Except where noted, Domitilla the Youngerís bust is right-facing and draped.
|
Domitilla the Younger(Posthumous Commemoratives) |
F |
VF |
EF |
|
978 |
AV Aureus, under Domitian, c. 82ñ83 or later. DIVVS AVGVSTVS VESPAS1ANVS, laur. hd. r. of Vespasian rev DIVA DOMITILLA AVGVSTA, dr. bust r. of Domitilla the Younger. RIC (Titus) 69. |
2000ñ3000 |
4000ñ6000 |
12,000ñ20,000 |
|
979 |
AR Denarius, ó. rev CONCORDIA AVGVST, peacock stg. r. RIC (Titus) 70. |
1000ñ1500 |
2000ñ3500 |
5000ñ8000 |
|
980 |
ó. rev FORTVNA AVGVST, Fortuna stg. 1., hldg. rudder and cornucopia. RIC (Titus) 71. Illustrated p. 312. |
1000ñ1500 |
2000ñ3500 |
5000ñ8000 |
|
981 |
ó. rev PIETAS AVGVST, Pietas std. 1., child before. RIC (Titus) 73. |
1000ñ1500 |
2000ñ3500 |
5000ñ8000 |
|
982 |
ó. rev PACI AVGVSTAE, Nemesis adv. r., preceded by snake. RIC (Titus) 72. Note: A specimen of this type cited in RIC is fourré. |
1000ñ1500 |
2000ñ3500 |
5000ñ8000 |
Titus, A.D. 79ñ81
A.D. 69ñ71: Caesar (under Vespasian, with Domitian)
A.D. 71ñ79: Imperator (under Vespasian; Domitian, as Caesar)
A.D. 79ñ81: Sole reign (with Domitian, as Caesar)

SON OF VESPASIAN AND DOMITILLA THE ELDER
BROTHER OF DOMITIAN AND DOMITILLA THE YOUNGER
FATHER OF JULIA TITI
Examples of obverse inscriptions:
|
Caesar: |
IMPERATOR T CAESAR AVGVSTI F |
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T CAES IMP VESP CEN(S) |
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T CAES IMP VESP PON TR POT (CENS) |
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T CAES VESPASIAN IMP P(ON) TR POT COS II (etc.) |
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T CAESAR IMP VESP |
|
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T CAESAR IMP VESPASIAN(VS) |
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|
Augustus: |
IMP T CAES VESP AVG P M TR P (P P) COS VII (or VIII) |
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IMP TITVS CAES VESPASIAN AVG P M |
As Caesar, except where noted, busts are right- or left-facing and laureate, sometimes cuirassed, and adorned with an aegis or a globe at tip of bust. As Augustus, except where noted, busts are right- or left-facing and laureate.
|
Titus (as Caesar) |
F |
VF |
EF |
|
983 |
AV Aureus, under Vespasian. |
800ñ1200 |
2000ñ3500 |
5000ñ8000 |
|
984 |
ó rev No inscr., palm tree betw. Titus, stg. at 1., hldg. spear and sword, foot on globe, and mourning Jewess, std. at r. RIC (Vesp.) 160. |
2,500ñ3,500 |
5000ñ8000 |
18,000ñ25,000 |
|
985 |
ó rev IVDAEA DEVICTA, Victory stg. r., inscr. IMP T CAES on shield set on palm tree. RIC (Vesp.) 373. |
2,500ñ3,500 |
7000ñ10,000 |
20,000ñ35,000 |
|
986 |
ó rev VESTA above round temple of Vesta with four columns, domed roof and staircase at entry, decorated with three statues. RIC (Vesp.) 157ff. Note: This celebrates the dedication of the temple, which burned in the fire of 64 under Nero. |
1000ñ1500 |
2000ñ3000 |
5000ñ8000 |
|
987 |
ó obv IMP CAESAR VESPASIA(NVS) AVG, laur. hd. r. or 1. of Vespasian rev IMP T FLAVIVS CAESAR AVG F, laur. or bare hd. r. of Titus. RIC (Vesp.) 351ñ2,7. Note: Other inscriptions for this type are T FLAVI VESPASIANVS CAESAR or IMP CAES VESP AVG P TRI P COS II. |
3000ñ5000 |
10,000ñ15,000 |
35,000+ |
|
988 |
AR Denarius |
50ñ75 |
150ñ200 |
500ñ800 |
|
989 |
ó rev No inscr., Titus r. in triumphal quadriga. RIC (Vesp) 159,368. Hendin 789. |
80ñ120 |
200ñ300 |
700ñ1000 |
|
990 |
ó As 984. RIC (Vesp.) 160,367. |
70ñ100 |
250ñ350 |
900ñ1200 |
|
991 |
ó rev AVG in wreath. RIC (Vesp.) 339,44. |
80ñ120 |
200ñ300 |
700ñ1000 |
|
992 |
ó rev COS V, Pegasus stg. r. RIC (Vesp.) 192. |
50ñ75 |
150ñ200 |
700ñ1000 |
|
993 |
ó rev COS VII, She-wolf and twins, boat in ex. RIC (Vesp.) 204. |
50ñ75 |
150ñ200 |
700ñ1000 |
|
994 |
ó rev PACI ORB TERR AVG, turreted hd. r. of female. RIC (Vesp.) 343,6. |
100ñ150 |
250ñ350 |
700ñ1000 |
|
995 |
AR Quinarius |
200ñ300 |
500ñ800 |
ó |
|
Titus (as Caesar) |
F |
VF |
chVF |
|
996 |
Æ Sestertius |
200ñ300 |
500ñ800 |
2000ñ3000 |
|
997 |
ó rev IVDAEA CAPTA SC, palm tree betw. Titus stg. at 1., hldg. spear and sword, foot on helm., and mourning Jewess std. at r. RIC (Vesp.) 608 (omitting palm tree in descr.). Note: This type also occurs for Titus as Augustus (RIC -). |
400ñ600 |
2000ñ3000 |
ó |
|
998 |
ó rev SC, Titus r. or 1. in triumphal quadriga. RIC (Vesp.) 612,29a. Hendin 790. |
300ñ400 |
1000ñ1500 |
3000ñ5000 |
|
999 |
ó As prev., but obv the Laur. bust of Titus is cuir. and adorned with an aegis. RIC (Vesp.) 629b. |
400ñ600 |
2000ñ3000 |
5000ñ8000 |
|
1000 |
ó rev SC, Titus on horseback r., spearing fallen foe. RIC (Vesp) 6Off. |
250ñ350 |
1000ñ1500 |
3000ñ5000 |
|
1001 |
ó rev SC, Titus, hldg. scepter and Victory, stg. 1., foot on prow, before two Jewish suppliants (kneeling male, stg. female) with outstretched arms, behind which is a palm tree. cf. RIC (Vesp.) 638var. Hendin 791. |
4000ñ6000 |
10,000ñ15,000 |
ó |
|
1002 |
ó rev VICTORIA AVGVSTI SC, Victory stg. r. inscr. VIC AVG on shield attached to palm tree. RIC (Vesp.) 614. Hendin 793. |
300ñ400 |
1250ñ1750 |
4000ñ6000 |
|
1003 |
Æ Dupondius |
50ñ75 |
200ñ300 |
900ñ1200 |
|
1004 |
Æ Dupondius(?) (27mm) rev TR POT COS III CENSOR, winged caduceus betw. crossed cornucopias. RIC (Vesp.) 813ñ4. Note: Struck inorichalcum for circulation in the east, this issue has the laureate head of Titus. This and the related orichalcum coins are not from Commagene as is often stated. |
30ñ50 |
150ñ200 |
500ñ800 |
|
1005 |
Æ As |
50ñ75 |
200ñ300 |
500ñ800 |
|
1006 |
ó rev IVDAEA CAPTA SC, mourning Jewess std. r., sometimes on cuirass, at base of palm tree; arms, armor and often a vexillum about. RIC (Vesp.) 620ff. Hendin 794. |
250ñ350 |
900ñ1200 |
1750ñ2250 |
|
1007 |
ó rev PROVIDENT below altar with double-panelled door flanked by large SC. RIC (Vesp.) 655ff. |
70ñ100 |
250ñ350 |
700ñ1000 |
|
1008 |
ó rev VICTORIA NAVALIS SC, Victory stg. r. or 1. on prow, hldg. wreath and palm branch. RIC (Vesp.) 627,89. Note: Victory also faces left (RIC 690). |
100ñ150 |
300ñ400 |
700ñ1000 |
|
1009 |
ó rev SC, hexastyle temple of Jupiter Capitolinus (the third), decorated with many statues. RIC (Vesp.) 656. Note: This coin celebrates the reconse-cration and rebuilding of this sacred temple, which burned late the reign of Vitellius. |
200ñ300 |
400ñ600 |
ó |
|
1010 |
ó rev Sim. to 986, hut SC added. RIC (Vesp.) 659. |
200ñ300 |
400ñ600 |
ó |
|
1011 |
Æ As(?) (20mm) rev Large SC in wreath. RIC (Vesp.) 804ñ6. Note: Struck in orichalcum for use in the east. |
50ñ75 |
200ñ300 |
500ñ800 |
|
1012 |
Æ Semis |
50ñ75 |
150ñ200 |
400ñ600 |
|
1013 |
rev PONTIF TR POT, winged caduceus. RIC (Vesp.) 807ñ8. |
50ñ75 |
150ñ200 |
400ñ600 |
|
1014 |
ó rev Large SC in wreath. RIC (Vesp.) 809ñ11. |
50ñ75 |
150ñ200 |
400ñ600 |
|
1015 |
ó rev SC, mourning Judaea std. r. at base of palm tree, arms, armor and yoke(?) about. RIC (Vesp.) 812. Hendin 795var. |
500ñ800 |
1500ñ2000 |
ó |
|
1016 |
ó obv TITVS IMP, palm tree rev Large SC in wreath. RIC (Vesp.) 810. |
400ñ600 |
700ñ1000 |
ó |
|
Titus (as Augustus) |
F |
VF |
EF |
|
1017 |
AV Aureus |
800ñ1200 |
2000ñ3500 |
5000ñ8000 |
|
1018 |
ó rev TR P VIIII IMP XIIII (or XV) COS VII, hound captive Jew kneeling r. at base of trophy of arms. RIC 5,11,17. Hendin 785. |
1000ñ1500 |
2000ñ3000 |
5000ñ8000 |
|
1019 |
ó rev TR P IX IMP XV COS VIII P P, trophy of arms betw. two captives std. back-to-back. RIC 21a. Hendin 787. |
1500ñ2000 |
5000ñ7000 |
12,000ñl8,000 |
|
1020 |
AR Denarius. Illustrated p. 313. |
50ñ75 |
150ñ200 |
500ñ800 |
|
1021 |
ó As 1018, but with additional inscrs. RIC1ff. Hendin 786. |
70ñ100 |
200ñ300 |
700ñ1000 |
|
1022 |
ó rev TR PIX IMP XV COS VIII P P, elephant stg. r. RIC 22añb. |
70ñ100 |
200ñ300 |
700ñ1000 |
|
1023 |
ó rev Inscr. as prev., but dolphin coiled around anchor or upon tripod. RIC 26ñ7. |
70ñ100 |
200ñ300 |
700ñ1000 |
|
1024 |
ó As 1019. RIC 21añb. Hendin 788. |
80ñ120 |
250ñ350 |
900ñ1200 |
|
1025 |
AR Quinarius |
200ñ300 |
500ñ800 |
ó |
|
Titus (as Augustus) |
F |
VF |
chVF |
|
1026 |
Æ Sestertius |
200ñ300 |
500ñ800 |
2000ñ3000 |
|
1027 |
ó rev IVD CAP SC, palm tree betw. mourning Jewess std. and Jew stg., arms and armor before. RIC 91ñ2. Hendin 792. Note: The figures face to the right or the left in the two varieties. |
500ñ800 |
1500ñ2000 |
5000ñ8000 |
|
1028 |
ó rev IVDAEA CAPTA SC, palm tree betw. bound Jew, stg. at 1., looking back, and mourning Jewess std. at r. RIC 93. Hendin 792a. Note: This type also occurs for Titus as Caesar in his 6th consulship. |
700ñ1000 |
2000ñ3000 |
|
|
1029 |
ó rev SC, Titus r. in triumphal quadriga. RIC 101. |
300ñ400 |
1000ñ1500 |
3000ñ5000 |
|
1030 |
ó As 1009 RIC 102. |
500ñ800 |
1500ñ2000 |
4000ñ6000 |
|
1031 |
ó obv No inscr., the colosseum (Flavian Amphitheater) seen from birdís-eye view, the Meta Sudans at r., uncertain structure at 1. rev IMP T CAES VESP AVG P M TR P P P COS VIII SC, Titus, hldg. branch, std. 1. among arms and armor. RIC 110. Note: Cohen records an issue of this type struck posthumously with the inscription DIVO AVG T DIVI VESP F VESPASIAN SC. |
3000ñ5000 |
8000ñ12,000 |
15,000ñ25,000 |
|
1032 |
Æ Dupondius |
50ñ75 |
200ñ300 |
900ñ1200 |
|
1033 |
ó rev SC, the Meta Sudans. RIC 115. |
400ñ600 |
1500ñ2000 |
ó |
|
1034 |
Æ As |
50ñ75 |
200ñ300 |
700ñ1000 |
|
1035 |
ó Sim. to 1028. RIC 128. |
250ñ350 |
900ñ1200 |
1750ñ2250 |
|
1036 |
Æ Semis |
50ñ75 |
150ñ200 |
400ñ600 |
|
1036 (a) |
ó rev (I)VD CAP SC, mourning Jewess std. 1. at base of palm tree; arms, armor and yoke(?) in pile to r. RIC 141. Hendin 795. |
500ñ800 |
1500ñ2000 |
ó |
|
1037 |
Æ Quadrans obv IMP T VESP AVG COS VIII, modius rev Large SC in wreath. RIC 136. Note: The obverse type of a winged caduceus betw. crossed cornucopias is unpublished in the major references. |
5ñ15 |
50ñ75 |
150ñ200 |
Note: All ërestorationí coins of Titus are cataloged under the issuers of the prototypes.
|
Titus (Posthumous Commemoratives) |
F |
VF |
chVF |
|
1038 |
Æ Sestertius, under Domitian, obv T DIVO AVG DIVI VESP F VESPA SIANO , Titus, rad. and hldg. branch and scepter, std. 1. before altar rev IMP CAES DIVI VESP FDOMIT AVG PM TR P P P around large SC. RIC (Domit.) 437ñ8. Note: Som etimes the T on the obverse follows AVG. |
400ñ600 |
1000ñ1500 |
ó |
Note: For other coins of Divus Titus, see Julia Titi, the ërestoredí coins of Trajan and the divi issues of Trajan Decius.

|
Titus(Provincial Coinage) |
F |
VF |
EF |
|
1039 |
AV Stater of the Bosporus see Vespasian. |
|||
|
1040 |
AR Cistophorus of Ephesus |
400ñ600 |
1000ñ1500 |
ó |
|
1041 |
AR Tetradrachm of Antioch |
250ñ350 |
500ñ800 |
ó |
|
1039 |
AR Drachm of Caesarea |
80ñ120 |
250ñ350 |
ó |
|
1043 |
Billon Tetradrachm of Alexandria |
100ñ150 |
200ñ300 |
400ñ600 |
|
Titus (Provincial Coinage) |
F |
VF |
chVF |
|
1044 |
Æ27ñ30 of the Koinon of Bithynia rev EΓII MMAIKIOY POYΦOY ANΘYΓIATOY, palm tree betw. cuirass and shield, spears protruding from behind. BMC-. Note; These issues were struck by two proconsuls, M. Maecius Rufus or M. Salvidienus Asprenas. The design celebrates the crushing of the First Judaean revolt. |
400ñ600 |
1000ñ1500 |
ó |
|
1045 |
Æ23 of Smyrna in Ionia, 79ñ81. obv Confr., laur. hds. of Titus and Domitian rev River god Hermos reel, to 1. BMC 297. |
50ñ75 |
100ñ150 |
250ñ350 |
|
1046 |
Æ19ñ22 of Caesarea(?) in Judaea rev IOY∆IAIΣ EAΛWYKYIAΣ, Nike stg. r., foot on helm., inscr. shield placed on knee or on palm tree before. Hen-din 743ñ4. Note: The Greek inscription translates to ëJudaea Capta.í |
70ñ100 |
150ñ200 |
250ñ350 |
Note: An immense series of ?s was struck for Titus by the Jewish king Herod Agrippa II (56ñ96). For details see Hendin, pp. 130ñ151. Also, for a coin of Antioch issued by Titus for Trajan Pater, see the listings of the latter.
The values are estimates for conservatively graded, essentially problem-free coins. Defects or merits will alter prices, often significantly. Dashes (ó) indicate values which cannot be accurately determined (at the high end) or which are negligible (at the low end). Coins with the same value range are not always equally valuable, for they may represent different ends of the same spectrum.
Julia Titi
Augusta, c. 79ñ90/91

DAUGHTER OF TITUS
NIECE (AND COMPANION) OF DOMITIAN
GRANDDAUGHTER OF VESPASIAN AND DOMITILLA THE ELDER
Obverse inscriptions:
|
Augusta: |
IVLIA AVGVSTA T AVG F (under Titus) |
|
IVLIA AVGVSTA TITI AVGVSTI F (under Titus) |
|
|
IVLIA IMP T AVG F AVGVSTA (under Titus) |
|
|
IVLIA AVGVSTA (under Domitian) |
|
|
Deified: |
DIVA IVLIA (AVGVSTA) (under Domitian) |
Except where noted, the obverse has Julia Titiís right-facing, draped bust.
|
Julia Titi (as Augusta) |
F |
VF |
EF |
|
1047 |
AV Aureus, under Domitian, c. 81ñ82(?). obv DIVVS TITVS AVGVSTVS, rad. hd. r. or 1. of Titus rev IVLIA AVGVSTA DIVI TITI F, dr. bust r. of Julia Titi. RIC (Domit.) 216,a. |
4000ñ6000 |
15,000ñ20,000 |
ó |
|
1048 |
ó, after c. 82. rev DIVI TITI FILIA, peacock stg. facing, tail in splendor. RIC (Domit.) 218,a. Note: Cohen cites an example with Julia Titiís bust left. |
4000ñ6000 |
10,000ñ15,000 |
ó |
|
1049 |
AR Denarius, ó. rev CONCORDIA AVGVSTI, type as prcv. RIC (Domit.) 217. |
200ñ300 |
400ñ600 |
1500ñ2000 |
|
1050 |
ó. As 1048. RIC (Domit.) 218. |
200ñ300 |
400ñ600 |
1500ñ2000 |
|
1051 |
ó, under Titus, rev SALVS AVG, Salus std. 1., hldg. patera. RIC (Titus) 54. |
200ñ300 |
400ñ600 |
1250ñ1750 |
|
1052 |
ó. rev VENVS AVG(VST), Venus stg. r., partially dr., with back to viewer, leaning on column, hldg. helmet and scepter. RIC (Titus) 55ñ6. Illustrated above. |
200ñ300 |
400ñ600 |
1250ñ1750 |
|
1053 |
ó. rev VESTA, Vesta std. 1., hldg. palladium and scepter, SC sometimes in ex. RIC (Titus) 57ñ8. |
200ñ300 |
400ñ600 |
1250ñ1750 |
|
Julia Titi (as Augusta) |
F |
VF |
chVF |
|
1054 |
Æ Dupondius, under Titus, rev CERESAVGVST(A) SC , Ceres stg. 1., hldg. grain ears and torch. RIC (Titus) 177,a. |
150ñ200 |
400ñ600 |
1500ñ2250 |
|
1055 |
ó. rev CONCORDIA AVG(VST) SC , Concordia std. 1., hldg. patera and cornucopia. RIC (Titus) 178ñ9. |
150ñ200 |
400ñ600 |
1500ñ2250 |
|
1056 |
ó. rev VESTA SC , type as 1053. RIC (Titus) 180. |
150ñ200 |
400ñ600 |
1500ñ2250 |
Except where noted, the obverse has Julia Titiís right-facing, draped bust.
|
Julia Titi (Posthumous Commemoratives) |
F |
VF |
EF |
|
1057 |
AV Aureus, under Domitian, c. 90ñ91 (?). rev AVGVSTA, image of Julia Titi std. on car drawn 1. by two elephants with riders. RIC (Domit.) 219. |
4000ñ6000 |
15,000ñ20,000 |
ó |
|
1058 |
ó. As prev., but rev anepigraphic. RIC 220. |
4000ñ6000 |
15,000ñ20,000 |
ó |
|
Julia Titi (Posthumous Commemoratives) |
F |
VF |
chVF |
|
1059 |
Æ Sestertius, ó, 90ñ91. obv DIVAE IVLIAE AVG DIVI TITI F SPQR, carpentum drawn r. by two mules rev IMP CAES DOMIT AVG GERM COSXV CENS PER P P around large SC. RIC (Domit.) 400. |
300ñ400 |
700ñ1000 |
2000ñ3000 |
|
1060 |
ó, 92ñ94. As prev., but rev COS XVI. RIC (Domit.) 411. |
300ñ400 |
700ñ1000 |
2000ñ3000 |
|
Julia Titi (Provincial Coinage) |
F |
VF |
EF |
|
1061 |
AR Cistophorus of Ephesus obv IVLIA AVGVSTA DIVI TITI F, dr. bust r. rev VESTA, type as 1053. R IC (Domit.) 231. |
400ñ600 |
1000ñ1500 |
ó |
|
Julia Titi (Provincial Coinage) |
F |
VF |
chVF |
|
1062 |
Æ20 of the Koinon of Crete obv AYTO TITO KAIΣ YIOΣ, laur. hd. r. of Titus rev IOYΛIA ΣEBAΣTH , diad., dr. bust r. of Julia Titi. BMC-. |
150ñ200 |
400ñ600 |
ó |
|
1063 |
Æ16 of Magnesia in Ionia obv IOYΛIA CEBACTH , dr. bust r. of Julia Titi rev MAΓNHTΩN AEVKOΦPY, two Nikai crowning cult statue of Artemis Leukophryene. BMC-. |
70ñ100 |
200ñ300 |
ó |
|
1064 |
Æ21 of Smyrna, ó. obv Sim. to prev. rev EΓI ΦΛΩPOV ANΘV SMVPNAKIΩN , Cybele std. 1., lion at her feet. BMC 311. |
150ñ200 |
400ñ600 |
ó |
Note: All provincial issues listed above were struck during Julia Titiís lifetime.
Domitian, A.D. 81ñ96
A.D. 69ñ71: Caesar (under Vespasian, with Titus)
A.D. 71ñ79: Caesar (under Vespasian; Titus as Imperator)
A.D. 79ñ81: Caesar (under Titus)
A.D. 81ñ96: Sole reign

SON OF VESPASIAN AND DOMITILLA THE ELDER
BROTHER OF TITUS AND DOMITILLA THE YOUNGER
HUSB AND OF DOMITIA
FATHER OF A DEIFIED SON AND A DAUGHTER, NAMES UNKNOWN
UNCLE OF JULIA TITI
ADOPTIVE FATHER AND GREAT-UNCLE OF VESPASIAN JUNIOR
Examples of obverse inscriptions:
|
Caesar: |
CAES(AR) AVG F(IL) DOMIT(IAN) COS II (etc.) (under Vespasian) |
|
CAES(AR) AVG F DOMITIANVS COS DES II (under Vespasian) |
|
|
CAES DIVI (AVG) VESP F DOMITIAN(VS) COS VII (under Titus) |
|
|
CAES(AR) AVG (or DIVI) F DOMITIANVS (COS VII) (under Titus) |
|
|
Augustus: |
DOMITIANVS AVG GERM |
|
DOMITIANVS AVGVSTVS |
|
|
IMP CAES DIVI VESP F DOMIT(IAN) AVG (P M or GER COS X, etc.) |
|
|
IMP CAES DOMIT AVG GERM COS XIII (etc.) CENS PER P P |
|
|
IMP CAES DOMIT AVG GERM P M TR P IIII (etc.) |
|
|
IMP CAES DOMIT AVG GERM P M TR P VIII CENS PER P P |
|
|
IMP CAES DOMITIAN AVG GERM COS XI |
|
|
IMP CAES DOM IT (IAN) AVG GERM COS XI CENS (POT or PER P P) |
|
|
IMP CAES DOMITIAN(VS) AVG GERMANIC(VS) |
|
|
IMP CAES DOMITIANVS AVG P M (or PONT) |
|
|
IMP CAESAR DOMITIANVS AVG |
As Caesar, Exceptw here noted, busts are right- or left-facing, laureate or bareheaded, often draped and/or cuirassed. As Augustus, except where noted, busts are right- or left-facing, laureate or bare-headed, often draped or with aegis.
|
Domitian (as Caesar) |
F |
VF |
EF |
|
1065 |
AV Aureus, under Vespasian or Titus. Illustrated above. |
1000ñ1500 |
1750ñ2250 |
4000ñ6000 |
|
1066 |
ó rev COS VII, She-wolf and twins, boat in ex. RIC (Vesp.) 241. |
1000ñ1500 |
2000ñ3000 |
5000ñ8000 |
|
1067 |
ó rev VESTA above round temple of Vesta with four columns, domed roof and staircase at entry, decorated with three statues. RIC (Vesp.) 230,49. Note: This type celebrates the dedication of this temple, which burned in the fire of 64 under Nero. |
1250ñ1750 |
2000ñ3000 |
5000ñ8000 |
|
1068 |
AR Denarius |
30ñ50 |
70ñ100 |
150ñ200 |
|
1069 |
ó rev AVG in wreath. RIC (Vesp.) 347. |
50ñ75 |
150ñ200 |
400ñ600 |
|
1070 |
ó rev COS IIII, Pegasus stg. r. RIC (Vesp.) 238. |
30ñ50 |
80ñ120 |
200ñ300 |
|
1071 |
ó As 1066. RIC (Vesp.) 241. |
30ñ50 |
80ñ120 |
200ñ300 |
|
1072 |
ó rev PAC1 ORB TERR AVG, hd. r. of towered female. RIC (Vesp.) 350. |
50ñ75 |
200ñ300 |
500ñ800 |
|
1073 |
ó rev PRINCEPS IWENTVTIS, goat stg. 1. in wreath. RIC (Titus) 43,9. |
30ñ50 |
80ñ120 |
200ñ300 |
|
1074 |
AR Quinarius |
150ñ200 |
400ñ600 |
1000ñ1500 |
|
Domitian (as Caesar) |
F |
VF |
chVF |
|
1075 |
Æ Sestertius |
70ñ100 |
300ñ400 |
1250ñ1750 |
|
1076 |
Æ Dupondius |
20ñ40 |
100ñ150 |
400ñ600 |
|
1077 |
Æ Dupondius(?) (27mm) rev DOMIT1ANVS COS II, winged caduceus betw. crossed cornucopias. RIC (Vesp.) 816. Note: Struck in orichalcum for circulation in the east, this issue has the laureate head of Domitian. This and the related orichalcum coins are not from Commagene as has been proposed. |
30ñ50 |
150ñ200 |
400ñ600 |
|
1078 |
Æ As |
20ñ40 |
100ñ150 |
300ñ400 |
|
1079 |
ó rev PROVIDENT below altar with double-panelled door flanked by large SC. RIC (Vesp.) 687ff. |
70ñ100 |
200ñ300 |
500ñ800 |
|
1080 |
ó rev SC, hexastyle temple of Jupiter Capitolinus (the third), decorated with many statues. RIC (Vesp.) 689ff. Note: This issue celebrates the reconsecration and rebuilding of this sacred temple, from which Domitian narrowily escaped as it burned late in the reign of Vitellius. |
200ñ300 |
400ñ600 |
1000ñ1500 |
|
1081 |
ó rev SC, legionary eagle betw. two standards. RIC (Vesp.) 704. |
70ñ100 |
200ñ300 |
500ñ800 |
|
1082 |
ó rev SC, Domitian r. in triumphal quadriga. RIC (Vesp) 688,700. |
70ñ100 |
200ñ300 |
500ñ800 |
|
1083 |
ó rev SC or PRINCIP IVVENT SC, Domitian on horseback r. or 1., hldg. scepter. RIC (Vesp.) 697ff. |
70ñ100 |
200ñ300 |
500ñ800 |
|
1084 |
ó rev Sim. to 1067, but SC added. RIC (Vesp.) 690. |
200ñ300 |
400ñ600 |
900ñ1200 |
|
1085 |
ó rev VICTORIA AVGVST SC, Victory stg. r. on prow, hldg. wreath and palm branch. RIC (Titus) 174. |
50ñ75 |
100ñ150 |
400ñ600 |
|
1086 |
ó rev VICTORIA NAVALIS SC, Victory stg. r. on prow, hldg. wreath and palm branch or Victory stg. r., crowning standard. RIC (Vesp.) 692,707. |
70ñ100 |
200ñ300 |
500ñ800 |
|
1087 |
Æ As(?) (20mm) rev Large SC in wreath. RIC (Vesp.) 817. Note: This and the following coin were struck in orichalcum for use in the east. |
20ñ40 |
100ñ150 |
250ñ350 |
|
1088 |
Æ Semis rev DOMIT COS II, winged caduceus. RIC (Vesp.) 818. |
20ñ40 |
80ñ120 |
200ñ300 |
|
1089 |
ó rev IVD CAP SC, mourning Jewess std. 1. at base of palm tree; arms, armor and yoke(?) in pile to r. RIC-. |
500ñ800 |
1500ñ2000 |
ó |
|
Domitian (as Augustus) |
F |
VF |
EF |
|
1090 |
AV Aureus |
1000ñ1500 |
1750ñ2250 |
4000ñ6000 |
|
1091 |
ó rev No inscr., distyle temple, flanked by two Victories, with std. cult statue inside. RIC 203. Note: Appearing only on aurei of 96, this seemingly is the temple (the Templum Gentis Flaviae) that Domitian built at his place of his birth on the Quirinal Hill in Rome. This aureus is seemingly part of the series of ëtempleí denarii (no. 1097). |
1500ñ2000 |
5000ñ8000 |
ó |
|
1092 |
ó rev Wreath containing cippus inscr. LVD SAEC FEC; in field, COS XIIII,. RIC 115. |
1500ñ2000 |
4000ñ6000 |
10,000ñ15,000 |
|
1093 |
ó rev IMP VIIII COS XI CENS POT P P, mourning Germania std. r. on shield, a broken spear below. RIC 72ff. Note: Other inscriptions occur. |
1250ñ1750 |
2000ñ3000 |
5000ñ8000 |
|
1094 |
ó rev TR POT IMP II COS VIII DES VIIII P P, helm, bust 1. of Minerva, wearing aegis or dr., sometimes hldg. scepter. RIC 33,48. Note: Other inscriptions occur. |
1500ñ2000 |
4000ñ6000 |
10,000ñ15,000 |
|
1095 |
AV Quinarius |
1250ñ1750 |
2000ñ3000 |
ó |
|
1096 |
AR Denarius |
30ñ50 |
70ñ100 |
150ñ200 |
|
1097 |
ó rev No inscr. or more commonly IMP CAES(AR) in field (or on architrave) of a decorated temple of four, six or eight columns; std. or stg. deity or deities within. RIC 204ñ8. Note: This series (undated, but c. 94 or 96), depicts five different temples honoring: Jupiter Capitolinus (the 4th temple), Minerva Chalcidica, Serapis (the Serapaeum), Cybcle-Magna Mater (the Sacellum Magnae Matris) and Jupiter Victor or the Deified Emperors(?). |
150ñ200 |
700ñ1000 |
1750ñ2250 |
|
1098 |
ó rev COS XIIII LVD SAEC FEC, herald with feathered cap, hldg. shield and baton adv. 1. RIC 117ñ8. Note: This and the next two types celebrate the Saecular Games of 88. |
70ñ100 |
200ñ300 |
500ñ800 |
|
1099 |
ó rev COS XIIII LVD SAEC FEC inscr. on cippus at 1.; herald with feathered cap, hldg. shield and scepter, stg. at r., incense burner betw. RIC 116,a. |
70ñ100 |
200ñ300 |
500ñ800 |
|
1100 |
ó As 1092. RIC 115,a. |
70ñ100 |
200ñ300 |
500ñ800 |
|
1101 |
ó rev IVPPITER CONSERVATOR, eagle stg. on thunderbolt. RIC 40. |
70ñ100 |
250ñ350 |
1000ñ1500 |
|
1102 |
ó rev TR P COS VII, dolphin coiled around anchor or upon tripod. RIC 3ñ4ff Note: Other inscriptions occur. |
30ñ50 |
80ñ120 |
200ñ300 |
|
1103 |
AR Quinarius |
150ñ200 |
400ñ600 |
1000ñ1500 |
Note: Most of Domitianís aurei and denarii depict Minerva standing, often on a prow.

|
Domitian (as Augustus) |
F |
VF |
chVF |
|
1104 |
Æ Sestertius |
50ñ75 |
250ñ350 |
1000ñ1500 |
|
1105 |
ó rev COS XIIII LVD SAEC FEC SC (or var.); several scenes of Domitian sacrificing, usually before a temple with two or more participants. RIC 375ñ9. Note: These celebrate the Saecular Games of 88. The temples shown are that of Jupiter Stator and a private temple (lararium) which Domitian had built for Minerva in his house on the Palatine Hill. |
250ñ350 |
900ñ1200 |
4000ñ6000 |
|
1106 |
ó rev GERMANIA CAPTA SC, trophy of arms betw. female captive std. at 1. and male captive stg. r. RIC 252ff. |
250ñ350 |
1500ñ2000 |
4000ñ6000 |
|
1107 |
ó rev SC, Domitian stg. 1., sacrificing at altar before shrine containing statue of Minerva. RIC 256ff. |
250ñ350 |
900ñ1200 |
4000ñ6000 |
|
1108 |
ó rev SC, Domitian stg. at r., hldg. spear, before him at 1. a German, presenting shield, kneels before him. RIC 258ff. |
250ñ350 |
900ñ1200 |
4000ñ6000 |
|
1109 |
ó rev SC, Domitian on horseback r., spearing fallen German. RIC 257ff. Note: This issue is usually struck on ëmedallicí planchets. |
150ñ200 |
400ñ600 |
1500ñ2000 |
|
1110 |
ó rev SC, Domitian stg. 1., hldg. spear and sword, the Rhine reel, at his feet. RIC 259ff. |
200ñ300 |
500ñ800 |
2000ñ3000 |
|
1111 |
ó rev SC, Domitian stg. r., clasping hands over altar with general escorted by two or three soldiers. RIC 260ff. |
400ñ600 |
2000ñ3000 |
7000ñ10,000 |
|
1112 |
ó rev SC, Domitian stg., crowned by Victory, some-times accompanied by Minerva. RIC 287ff. |
150ñ200 |
400ñ600 |
1500ñ2000 |
|
1113 |
ó rev SC, Victory stg. r., foot on helmet, inscr. DE GER on shield attached to trophy with captive at base. RIC 25 5ff. |
150ñ200 |
400ñ600 |
1500ñ2000 |
|
1114 |
ó rev SC, round tetrastyle temple flanked by stg. soldiers; a std. fig. within. RIC 413. |
250ñ350 |
1500ñ2000 |
4000ñ6000 |
|
1115 |
ó rev SC, triumphal arch with two arches sur-mounted by two quadrigae of elephants. RIC 261ff. |
300ñ400 |
1750ñ2250 |
5000ñ8000 |
|
1116 |
Æ Dupondius obv Rad. hd. r. or 1. |
20ñ40 |
100ñ150 |
250ñ350 |
|
1117 |
ó As 1105. RIC 365,81ñ3. |
100ñ150 |
400ñ600 |
1000ñ1500 |
|
1118 |
ó rev SC, trophy of arms betw. two Germanic captives std. back-to-back. RIC 266. |
70ñ100 |
200ñ300 |
400ñ600 |
|
1119 |
ó rev SC, standard with crossed shields, trumpets and spears. RIC 267ff. Note: Asses of this type were also struck. |
70ñ100 |
200ñ300 |
400ñ600 |
|
1120 |
Æ As |
20ñ40 |
80ñ120 |
200ñ300 |
|
1121 |
ó rev SALVTI AVGVST(I) SC, altar. RIC 242ff. |
70ñ100 |
200ñ300 |
400ñ600 |
|
1122 |
Æ Semis |
20ñ40 |
80ñ120 |
200ñ300 |
|
1123 |
ó obv IMP DOMIT AVG GERM COS XII (or XIIII), helm., dr. bust r. of Minerva rev SC, owl stg. RIC 308,74. Note: Quadrantes of this type were also struck. |
30ñ50 |
100ñ150 |
300ñ100 |
|
1124 |
ó obv IMP DOMIT AVG GERM COS XI, laur., dr. bust r. of Apollo rev SC, lyre. RIC 273. |
70ñ100 |
200ñ300 |
400ñ600 |
|
1125 |
Æ Quadrans |
5ñ15 |
30ñ50 |
70ñ100 |
|
1126 |
ó obv Rhinoceros stg. r or 1. rev IMP DOMIT AVG GE(RM) around large SC. RIC 434ñ5. |
15ñ25 |
70ñ100 |
200ñ300 |
|
1127 |
ó obv IMP DOMIT AVG GERM, dr. bust r. of Ceres rev SC, ship sailing. RIC 431 A. |
70ñ100 |
200ñ300 |
400ñ600 |
Note: The portraits of deities on semisses and quadrantes often have the features of Domitian. All ërestorationí coins of Domitian are cataloged under the issuers of the prototypes.
|
Domitian (Provincial Coinage) |
F |
VF |
EF |
|
1128 |
AV Stater of the Bosporus, king Rhescuporis 1 (or II), c. 68ñ93. obv BACIAEωC PHCKOYΓOPl∆OC, diad., dr. bust r. of Rhescuporis II rev No inscr., laur. hd. r. of Domitian, date (yrs.377ñ388) below. Frolova pi. 1, 9ñ21. Note: About 80% gold. |
700ñ1000 |
1500ñ2000 |
3,000ñ4,000 |
|
1129 |
ó, king Sauromates I, c. 93ñ123. obv BAClΛEiωC CAYOMATOY, diad., dr. bust r. of Sauromates I rev As prev., but yr.390(=A.D. 93). Frolova pi. IV, 20. |
700ñ1000 |
1500ñ2000 |
2000ñ3000 |
|
1130 |
AR Cistophorus of Asia Minor |
200ñ300 |
500ñ800 |
1500ñ2000 |
|
1131 |
AR Tetradrachm of Antioch |
50ñ75 |
100ñ150 |
300ñ400 |
|
1132 |
AR Tetradrachm of Tarsus rev Tyche of Tarsus std. r. on rock, hldg. branch over river-god Kydnos swimming r. below. SNG Levante 989. |
70ñ100 |
250ñ350 |
500ñ800 |
|
1133 |
AR Didrachm of Caesarea |
70ñ100 |
150ñ200 |
400ñ600 |
|
1134 |
ó rev No inscr., Domitian in slow quadriga r. Syd. 121. |
150ñ200 |
400ñ600 |
ó |
|
1135 |
Billon Tetradrachm of Alexandria |
200ñ300 |
400ñ600 |
900ñ1200 |
|
Domitian (Provincial Coinage) |
F |
VF |
chVF |
|
1136 |
Æ26ñ28 of Caesarea in Judaea rev IMP XXI COS SVI CENS P P P, palm tree. Hendin 746. |
100ñ150 |
250ñ350 |
500ñ800 |
|
1137 |
Æ25ñ26, ó. rev Inscr. as prev., but Nike adv. 1., hldg. trophy and wreath. Hendin 747. |
70ñ100 |
150ñ200 |
250ñ350 |
|
1138 |
Æ24ñ25, ó. rev No inscr., Minerva stg. 1., hldg. spear and shield and placing hand upon trophy of arms. Hendin 749. |
70ñ100 |
150ñ200 |
250ñ350 |
|
1139 |
Æ19, ó. rev VICTORIA AVG, trophy of arms. Hendin 751. |
70ñ100 |
150ñ200 |
250ñ350 |
|
1140 |
Æ27ñ28 of Flaviopolis in Cilicia, 89ñ90. rev Confr., dr. busts of the Dioscuri. SNG Levante 1529. |
50ñ75 |
100ñ150 |
250ñ350 |
|
1141 |
Æ Drachm of Alexandria |
30ñ50 |
150ñ200 |
500ñ800 |
Note: A large series of æs was struck for Domitian by the Jewish king Herod Agrippa II (56ñ96). For details see Hendin, pp. 130ñ151.
Domitia
Augusta, A.D. 82ñ96

WIFE OF DOMITIAN
MOTHER OF A DEIFIED SON AND A DAUGHTER, NAMES UNKNOWN
SISTER-IN-LAW OF DOMITIAN AND DOMITILLA THE YOUNGER
DAUGHTER-IN-LAW OF VESPASIAN AND DOMITILLA THE ELDER
Obverse inscriptions:
|
Augusta: |
DOMITIA(E) AVG IMP CAES DIVI F DOMITIAN AVG (æs only) |
|
DOMITIA AVG IMP DOMITIAN AVG GER(M) |
|
|
DOMITIA AVGVSTA IMP DOMIT(IANI) |
Except where noted, the obverse has Domitiaís right-facing, draped bust.
|
Domitia (as Augusta) |
F |
VF |
EF |
|
1142 |
AV Aureus, under Domitian, obv IMP CAES DOMITIANVS AVG P M, laur. hd. r. of Domitian rev DOMITIA AVGVSTA IMP DOMIT, dr. bust r. of Domitia. RIC (Domit.) 210. |
4000ñ6000 |
8,000ñ12,000 |
20,000ñ35,000 |
|
1143 |
ó. rev CONCORDIA AVGVST, peacock stg. r. RIC (Domit.) 212,B and 215.A-B. Note: The reverse inscription sometimes ends AVGVSTA or AVGVSTI. Illustrated above. |
3000ñ5000 |
7000ñ10,000 |
20,000ñ35,000 |
|
1144 |
AR Denarius, ó. As 1142. RIC (Domit.) 210. Note: RIC lists this issue as/ourre. |
1000ñ1500 |
3000ñ5000 |
7000ñ12,000 |
|
1145 |
ó. As prev., but rev DOMITIA AVGVSTA. RIC (Domit.) 211. |
1000ñ1500 |
3000ñ5000 |
7000ñ12,000 |
|
1146 |
ó. Sim. to 1143. RIC (Domit.) 212B,215. |
900ñ1200 |
2000ñ3000 |
7000ñ10,000 |
|
1147 |
ó. rev PACI AVGVST, Nemesis adv. r., pointing caduceus at snake at her feet. RIC (Domit.) 213A. Note: RIC lists this issue as possibly fourré. |
1000ñ1500 |
3000ñ5000 |
7000ñ12,000 |
|
1148 |
ó. rev PIETAS AVGVST, Pietas std. 1., hldg. scepter, a child before. RIC (Domit.) 214. Note: The child shown is the deified son of Domitian. |
1000ñ1500 |
3000ñ5000 |
7000ñ12,000 |
|
Domitia (as Augusta) |
F |
VF |
chVF |
|
1149 |
Æ Sestertius, ó. rev DIVI CAESAR MATRI (or CAESARIS MATER) SC, Domitia std. 1., hldg. scepter and reaching toward child, stg. facing her. R IC (Domit.) 440ñ1. Note: The child shown (and alluded to in the inscription) is the deified son of Domitian. |
ó |
ó |
ó |
|
1150 |
Æ Dupondius, ó. rev DIVI CAESARIS MATER SC, Domitia stg. 1., hldg. scepter and sacrificing over altar from patera. RIC (Domit.) 442. |
900ñ1200 |
2000ñ3000 |
ó |
|
1151 |
Æ As, ó. rev DIVI CAES MATER SC, Ceres stg. L, hldg. grain ears and scepter. RIC (Domit.) 443. |
700ñ2000 |
1000ñ3000 |
ó |
Note: For other coins struck for Domitia, see the listings of the Deified son of Domitian.
|
Domitia (Provincial Coinage) |
F |
VF |
EF |
|
1152 |
AR Cistophorus of Ephesus, under Domitian, obv IMP CAES DOMITIAN AVG P M COS VIII, laur. hd. r. of Domitian, rev DOMITIA AVGVSTA, dr. bust r. of Domitia. RIC (Domit.) 228. |
400ñ600 |
1000ñ1500 |
ó |
|
1153 |
ó. Types as prev., but inscrs.: obv IMP CAESAR DOMITIANVS AVG rev DOMITIA DOMITIAN AVG P M COS VI. RIC (Domit.) 229. |
400ñ600 |
1000ñ1500 |
ó |
|
1154 |
ó. obv DOMITIA AVGVSTA, dr. bust r. of Domitia. rev VENVS AVG, Venus stg. r., partially dr., with back to viewer, leaning on column, hldg. helmet and scepter. RIC (Domit.) 230. |
400ñ600 |
1000ñ1500 |
ó |
|
1155 |
AR Didrachm of Caesarea obv Laur. hd. r. of Domitian rev Diad., dr. bust r. of Domitia. Syd. 129. |
250ñ350 |
700ñ1000 |
ó |
|
1156 |
ó obv Confr. busts of Domitian, laur. at 1., and Domitia, dr. at r. rev Athena stg. Syd. 130. |
300ñ400 |
900ñ1200 |
ó |
|
Domitia (Provincial Coinage) |
F |
VF |
chVF |
|
1157 |
Æ25 of Amphipolis in Macedon obv Diad., dr. bust r. of Domitia rev City goddess std. 1. BMC 96. |
70ñ100 |
150ñ200 |
300ñ400 |
|
1158 |
Æ22 of Smyrna in Ionia obv Confr. busts of Domitian, laur. at 1., and Domitia, dr. at r. rev Heracles stg. 1., hldg. cantharus and club. SNG Cop. 1359. |
70ñ100 |
150ñ200 |
400ñ600 |
|
1159 |
Æ19 of Tralles in Lydia obv Dr. bust r. of Domitia rev Demeter stg. 1. BMC 135. |
70ñ100 |
150ñ200 |
400ñ600 |
Note: An extensive series of aes coinages was struck in the provinces for Domitia.

Deified son of Domitian

SON OF DOMITIAN AND DOMITIA
GRANDSON OF VESPASIAN AND DOMITILLA THE ELDER
NEPHEW OF TITUS AND DOMITILLA THE YOUNGER
|
Deified Son of Domitian (Posthumous Commemoratives) |
F |
VF |
EF |
|
1160 |
AV Aureus, under Domitian, c. 82ñ83 or later, obv DOMITIA AVGVSTA IMP DOMIT, dr. bust r. of Domitia rev DIVVS CAESAR IMP DOMITIANI F, deified son of Domitian, nude with arms raised, std. facing on banded globe, surrounded by seven stars. RIC (Domit.) 213. Illustrated above. |
3000ñ5000 |
7000ñ10,000 |
20,000ñ30,000 |
|
1161 |
AR Denarius, ñ. As prev. RIC (Domit.) 213. |
800ñ1200 |
2000ñ3500 |
6000ñ9000 |
|
1162 |
ñ. obv IMP CAES DOMITIANVS AVG P M, laur. hd. r. of Domitian rev As prev. RIC 209A (and note RICII, p. 124). |
900ñ1200 |
2200ñ3800 |
7000ñ10,000 |
Note: The boy is also shown as a standing figure on coins of Domitia (nos. 1148ñ9).
Vespasian Junior

A DOPTED SON, AND HEIR OF DOMITIAN
GREAT-NEPHEW OF TITUS AND DOMITIAN
GREAT-GRANDSON OF VESPASIAN AND DOMITILLA THE ELDER
|
Vespasian Junior (Provincial Coinage) |
F |
VF |
chVF |
|
1163 |
Æ17 of Smyrna in Ionia, c. 95. obv OYECΓIACIANOC NEΩTEPOC, hare-headed, dr. bust r. of Vespasian Jr. rev ZMYPNAIΩN, Nemesis stg. r., spitting in robe, hldg. bridle. BMC 315. |
700ñ1000 |
1500ñ2000 |
3000ñ5000 |
|
1164 |
ó. As prev., but rev Nike adv. 1., hldg. wreath and palm branch. BMC 316ñ9. |
700ñ1000 |
1500ñ2000 |
3000ñ5000 |
|
1165 |
ó. As prev., but obv bust often undraped, rev Nike r. BMC 320ñ2 (or var.) Illustrated above. |
700ñ1000 |
1500ñ2000 |
3000ñ5000 |
Note: Bronzes of Aegae in Aeolis sometimes are incorrectly attributed to Vespasian Junior.
ANONYMOUS QUADRANTES OF THE PERIOD DOMITIAN THROUGH MARCUS AURELIUS
The Romans had coined quadrantes (plural for quadrans, which literally means ëquarterí) in Imperial times since the reign of Augustus, and continued to do so through the reign of Marcus Aurelius (161ñ180). More often than not, quadrantes bore the name of the issuing emperor, but seldom an Imperial portrait. Beginning in the reign of Domitian, however, a considerable number of quadrantes bore no inscription naming the emperor. Since they cannot be reliably cataloged under the emperors who issued them, all of the ëanonymousí quadrantes are listed below.
Except where noted, the obverses have no inscription and the reverses are inscribed only with SC. RIC references are to the listings in volume II, pp. 216ñ219.
|
Anonymous Quadrantes |
F |
VF |
chVF |
|
1166 |
Æ Quadrans obv Helmet rev Owl stg. r., hd. facing. RIC 11. |
15ñ25 |
70ñ100 |
200ñ300 |
|
1167 |
ó obv Winged petasus rev Winged Caduceus. RIC 32. |
5ñ15 |
30ñ50 |
70ñ100 |
|
1168 |
ó obv Griffin stg. r. or 1., placing paw on wheel rev Tripod. RIC 27ñ8. |
15ñ25 |
70ñ100 |
200ñ300 |
|
1169 |
ó obv Hippopotamus stg. 1. rev Laurel branch. RIC 38. |
20ñ40 |
150ñ200 |
400ñ600 |
|
1170 |
ó obv Rhinoceros stg. 1. rev Olive branch. RIC 36. |
15ñ25 |
70ñ100 |
200ñ300 |
|
1171 |
ó obv As prev. rev Owl stg. RIC 37. |
15ñ25 |
70ñ100 |
200ñ300 |
|
1172 |
ó obv Bust. r. of Spring as a child, crowned with flowers(?) and either dr. or wearing garland of flowers rev Large SC in wreath of flowers and leaves, cf. RIC 34. Van Heesch 3a,b. Note: The portraits on this and the following three coins are often misdescribed as being Annius Verus, the son of Lucius Verus who died while a child. However, J. Van Heesch (in Studia Paulo Naster Oblata, vol. I, 1982) has shown that they represent the ëfour seasons.í |
70ñ100 |
200ñ300 |
400ñ600 |
|
1173 |
ó obv Hd. r. of Summer as a child, wearing a crown and garland of wheat ears rev Large SC in wreath of wheat ears. cf. RIC 34. Van Heesch 4. |
70ñ100 |
200ñ300 |
400ñ600 |
|
1174 |
ó obv Hd. r. of Fall as a child, wearing a crown and garland of vine branch laden with grapes rev Large SC in wreath of vine branch laden with grapes. RIC 34. Van Heesch 2. Note: This particular bust is sometimes misdescribed as Bacchus. |
70ñ100 |
200ñ300 |
400ñ600 |
|
1175 |
ó obv Veiled hd. r. of Winter as a child, crowned with reeds rev Large SC in wreath of olive branches. RIC 35. Van Heesch 1. |
70ñ100 |
200ñ300 |
400ñ600 |
|
1176 |
ó obv Laur., dr. bust r. of Apollo rev Tripod. RIC 26. |
5ñ15 |
30ñ50 |
70ñ100 |
|
1177 |
ó obv Dr. bust r. of long-haired Bacchus rev Elephant stg. r. RIC 33. |
20ñ40 |
150ñ200 |
400ñ600 |
|
1178 |
ó obv Laur. or diad. hd. r. of bearded Jupiter rev Eagle stg. facing on thunderbolt, hd. r. or 1. RIC 1ñ5. |
5ñ15 |
30ñ50 |
70ñ100 |
|
1179 |
ó obv As prev. rev Winged thunderbolt. RIC 6. |
5ñ15 |
30ñ50 |
70ñ100 |
|
1180 |
ó obv Helm, bust r. of Mars, sometimes cuir. rev Trophy of arms. RIC 21. |
5ñ15 |
30ñ50 |
70ñ100 |
|
1181 |
ó obv As prev. rev Cuirass. RIC 19. |
5ñ15 |
30ñ50 |
70ñ100 |
|
1182 |
ó obv As prev. rev Legionary eagle betw. two standards. RIC 22. |
15ñ25 |
70ñ100 |
200ñ300 |
|
1183 |
ó obv As prev. rev Shield on which are she-wolf and twins upon crossed spears. RIC 20. |
15ñ25 |
70ñ100 |
200ñ300 |
|
1184 |
ó obv As prev. rev Cornucopia. RIC 23. |
15ñ25 |
70ñ100 |
200ñ300 |
|
1185 |
ó obv Dr. bust r. or 1. of Mercury, wearing winged petasus, caduceus behind rev Cock stg. r. RIC 29ñ30. |
15ñ25 |
70ñ100 |
200ñ300 |
|
1186 |
ó obv As prev., but no caduceus rev Winged caduceus. RIC 31. |
5ñ15 |
30ñ50 |
70ñ100 |
|
1187 |
ó obv Helm., dr. bust r. of Minerva rev Owl stg. r. or 1., hd. facing. RIC 7ñ8. |
5ñ15 |
30ñ50 |
70ñ100 |
|
1188 |
ó obv As prev. rev Olive tree. RIC 9. |
5ñ15 |
30ñ50 |
70ñ100 |
|
1189 |
ó obv As prev. rev Club. RIC 10. |
15ñ25 |
50ñ75 |
125ñ175 |
|
1190 |
ó obv As prev. rev shield facing, lying on spear. RIC. |
15ñ25 |
70ñ100 |
200ñ300 |
|
1191 |
ó obv Diad., dr. bust r. of Neptune, sometimes bearded, trident behind rev Dolphin coiled around anchor. RIC 14,6. |
15ñ25 |
50ñ75 |
125ñ175 |
|
1192 |
ó obv As prev., but unbearded rev Dolphin. RIC 15. |
15ñ25 |
70ñ100 |
200ñ300 |
|
1193 |
ó obv Helm., dr. bust r. of Roma(?) rev Aequitas stg. 1., hldg. scales and cornucopia. RIC 12. |
15ñ25 |
50ñ75 |
125ñ175 |
|
1194 |
ó obv As prev. rev Fortuna stg. 1. RIC 13. |
5ñ15 |
30ñ50 |
70ñ100 |
|
1195 |
ó obv Hd. r. or 1. of bearded Tiber crowned with reeds rev She-wolf and twins. RIC 17ñ8. |
15ñ25 |
70ñ100 |
200ñ300 |
|
1196 |
ó obv Diad., dr. bust r. of Venus rev Dove stg. r. or 1. RIC 24ñ5. |
5ñ15 |
30ñ50 |
70ñ100 |

COINS OF THE MINES
In addition to the regular quadrantes struck by the Romans there is a series of fractional aes (usually c. 14 to 17 mm in diameter) honoring the Imperial mines in Noricum, Dalmatia, Pannonia (Illyria) and Dardania (Moesia). On the reverse the word metallis (meaning mines) was abbreviated and paired with the name of the mine (or the region), and sometimes with the name of an emperor. In the latter cases the inscription may indicate that the mine was opened during that emperorís reign or, as has been suggested, that the mine was opened during that emperorís earlier tenure as governor of the region. The more important mines were the property of the emperor, and were operated by lessees (conductores) under the supervision of a provincial mine administrator, a procurator metallorum.
Most of these pieces were struck during the reigns of Hadrian and Trajan, with Marcus Aurelius striking on a smaller scale. Most bear the portraits and inscriptions of emperors on the obverse, though some are anonymous. Only infrequently does the inscription SC occur (and this may merely represent an attempt to imitate the regular Imperial aes). Although their destination seems to have been the mining locations (for they tend to be found in the Balkans) they probably were struck in Rome.
Obverse inscriptions on coins naming emperors:
|
Trajan: |
IMP CAES NERVA TRAIAN AVG (GERM or GER DAC) |
|
IMP CAES TRAIAN AVG GER DAC P M TR P COS VI P P |
|
|
IMP CAES TRAIANO AVG GER DAC PART |
|
|
IMP TRAIANO AVG GER DACICO (or DAC P M) TR P COS V P P |
|
|
Hadrian: |
HADRIAN VS AVGVSTVS P P |
|
IMP CAESAR TRAIAIN HADRIAN VS AVG |
|
|
Ant. Pius: |
ANTONINVS AVGVSTVS |
Most mines coins appear to be quadrantes, though some (such as the first piece, with a radiate crown) may be semisses. Except where noted, the obverses feature the right-facing laureate head of the emperor named.
|
Coins of the Mines |
F |
VF |
chVF |
|
1197 |
Trajan, A.D. 98ñ117 obv Rad. hd. r. rev METALL VLPIANI PANN, Moneta-Aequitas stg. 1., hldg. scales and cornucopia. RIC II, p.294, 706. |
150ñ200 |
400ñ600 |
ó |
|
1198 |
ó rev DARDAN1CI, woman stg. 1., hldg. grain ears, often gathering her gown with her 1. hand. RIC II, p.294, 703ñ4. |
100ñ150 |
250ñ350 |
500ñ800 |
|
1199 |
ó rev METALL(I) VLPIANI DELM, type as 1197. RIC II, pp.294ñ5, 705,10. |
100ñ150 |
250ñ350 |
500ñ800 |
|
1200 |
ó rev METALLI PANNONICI, type as 1197. RIC II, p.294, 707. |
100ñ150 |
250ñ350 |
500ñ800 |
|
1201 |
ó rev METALLI VLPIANI, type as 1197, sometimes with SC. RIC II, pp.294ñ5, 708ñ9. |
100ñ150 |
250ñ350 |
500ñ800 |
|
1202 |
Hadrian, A.D. 117ñ138 rev AELIANA PINCEN-SIA in wreath. RIC II, p.474, 1012. Note: The Met-alla Aeliana Pincemiana was opened by Hadrian at Pincum or Pincus in Moesia. |
150ñ200 |
400ñ600 |
ó |
|
1203 |
ó rev MET NOR in wreath. RIC II, p.474, 1011añb. Note: Hadrianís bust is sometimes draped. |
100ñ150 |
250ñ350 |
500ñ800 |
|
1204 |
Antoninus Pius, A.D. 138ñ161 rev As 1198. RIC III, p.157, 1068b. |
100ñ150 |
250ñ350 |
500ñ800 |
|
1205 |
Anonymous (under Trajan or Hadrian) obv ROMA, helm., dr. bust r. of Roma rev As 1198. RIC II, p.475, 1016. |
80ñ120 |
200ñ300 |
400ñ600 |
|
1206 |
ó obv No inscr., laur. hd. r. of Diana(?) rev METAL(I) DELM, stag stg. 1. RIC II, p.474, 1015. |
100ñ150 |
250ñ350 |
500ñ800 |
|
1207 |
ó obv No inscr., dr. bust r. of Diana, quiver at shoulder rev METAL or METALI DELM, stag stg. 1. RIC II, p.474, 1013, and var. |
100ñ150 |
250ñ350 |
500ñ800 |
|
1208 |
ó obv No inscr., helm. hd. r. of Mars rev METAL DELM, cuirass. RIC II, p.474, 1014. |
80ñ120 |
200ñ300 |
400ñ600 |
|
1209 |
Anonymous (under Antoninus Pius) obv No inscr., helm., dr. bust r. of Roma rev As 1198. RIC II, 1016. |
80ñ120 |
200ñ300 |
400ñ600 |
|
1210 |
Anonymous (under Marcus Aurelius) obv No inscr., laur., dr. bust r. of female rev METAL AVRE-LIANIS in wreath. RIC III, p.313, 1255. Note: Seemingly the last coin struck for the Roman mines, its reverse inscription indicates that the mine was opened by Marcus Aurelius. |
150ñ200 |
400ñ600 |
ó |
The values are estimates for conservatively graded, essentially problem-free coins. Defects or merits will alter prices, often significantly. Dashes (ó) indicate values which cannot be accurately determined (at the high end) or which are negligible (at the low end). Coins with the same value range are not always equally valuable, for they may represent different ends of the same spectrum.