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Didius Julianus, 193. Sestertius (Orichalcum, 27mm, 16.83 g 12), Rome. IMP CAES M DID SEVER IVLIAN AVG Laureate head of Julianus to right. Rev. RECTOR ORBIS / S - C Didius Julianus standing left, wearing toga and holding globe in his right hand and roll in his left. BMC 30 var. Cohen 17. RIC 16. Rare. A beautiful example with a particularly elegant portrait and charming light green patina. Extremely fine.
From the GH Collection and that of L. Benz, Lanz 100, 20 November 2000, 10 (sold for 7,500 DM).
Didius Julianus was responsible for one of the most disgraceful scenes in Roman history, when he emerged as the high bidder for the empire after the Praetorians auctioned it off. This action led to such fury that three generals raised the standard of revolt and claimed the empire. Septimius Severus moved fastest and was able to destroy Didius Julianus after little more than 2 months of rule.
From the GH Collection and that of L. Benz, Lanz 100, 20 November 2000, 10 (sold for 7,500 DM).
Didius Julianus was responsible for one of the most disgraceful scenes in Roman history, when he emerged as the high bidder for the empire after the Praetorians auctioned it off. This action led to such fury that three generals raised the standard of revolt and claimed the empire. Septimius Severus moved fastest and was able to destroy Didius Julianus after little more than 2 months of rule.