Domitian (AD 81–96) Roman Empire AR Denarius NGC F

Domitian — The Last Flavian Emperor

This silver denarius represents Domitian, the final ruler of the Flavian dynasty and a forceful administrator of the Roman Empire.

Coin Details

• Ruler: Domitian
• Reign and issue period: AD 81–96
• Empire/region: Roman Empire
• Denomination: Denarius
• Metal: AR (silver)
• NGC grade: F — Fine
• Sheldon scale equivalent: 12
• Quantity supplied: One encapsulated coin

Domitian — Autocracy, Administration and Assassination

Domitian succeeded his brother Titus in AD 81 and strengthened frontier defenses, reorganized finances and closely supervised provincial government. His court increasingly emphasized the emperor’s personal authority.

Relations with members of the Senate deteriorated, and a palace conspiracy killed Domitian in AD 96. The Senate condemned his memory, while the army retained a more favorable view of the emperor.

What This Coin Tells Us

The denarius was the empire’s principal silver denomination and one of the most effective carriers of imperial portraiture. Domitian maintained careful standards in the silver coinage during much of his reign.

His issues celebrated military victories, religious devotion and the Flavian dynasty. They offer a durable official record against which the hostile literary tradition can be compared.

What You Will Receive

You will receive one silver denarius of Domitian in an NGC Ancients holder with the stated grade. A specific mint, reverse design, inscription, weight or diameter is not promised unless expressly stated above.

Stock-photo notice: The photographs are representative of the product offering. The coin supplied may differ from the pictured example in portrait style, reverse design, inscriptions, centering, toning, surface appearance and other individual characteristics while remaining within the stated coin type and any expressly stated grade.