Domitius Domitianus

c.296 - 297

This obscure usurper gained control of Alexandria around the year 296. Diocletian diverted his efforts in regaining this key province and set Alexandria under a long-term siege. Eight months later Domitius's forces blinked and handed over the pretender to Diocletian who had him promptly executed for treason.

AE Follis

RIC 19 Follis Obv: IMPCLVCIVSDOMITIVSDOMITIANVSAVG - Laureate head right.
Rev: GENIOPOPVLIROMANI Exe: A/ALE - Genius standing left, holding patera and cornucopia; eagle to left.

RIC 20, C 1 Follis Obv: IMPCLDOMITIVSDOMITIANVSAVG - Laureate head right.
Rev: GENIOPOPVLIROMANI Exe: B/ALE - Genius standing left, holding patera and cornucopia; eagle to left.

RIC 20, C 1 Follis Obv: IMPCLDOMITIVSDOMITIANVSAVG - Laureate head right.
Rev: GENIOPOPVLIROMANI Exe: Γ/ALE - Genius standing left, holding patera and cornucopia; eagle to left. $1,000 9/19/01.

RIC 20v Follis Obv: IMPCDOMITIVSDOMITIANVSAVG - Laureate head right.
Rev: GENIOPOPVLIROMANI Exe: B/ALE - Genius standing left, holding patera and cornucopia; eagle to left. [Missing the "L" in the obverse legend]. c.295-296 (Alexandria).