This pendant features an authentic bronze semis struck in AD 86 under Emperor Domitian. The obverse bears his laureate portrait, projecting imperial dignity and Flavian authority. On the reverse, Minerva — Domitian’s favored deity — is shown advancing with spear and shield, symbolizing wisdom, warcraft, and divine protection.
Now set in a custom sterling silver bezel, the coin is preserved as both artifact and adornment — a wearable fragment of Rome’s power and piety.
The History
Domitian, the last emperor of the Flavian dynasty, ruled Rome from AD 81–96. His reign balanced military success and autocratic control, earning him both loyalty and opposition. Among Rome’s deities, he especially revered Minerva, who appeared on his coinage more frequently than any other figure.
For Domitian, Minerva embodied both intellect and martial strength, qualities he sought to project as essential to his rule. Coins such as this semis served not just as currency, but as constant reminders of the emperor’s divine protection and legitimacy.
Coin Details
Origin: Rome
Date: AD 86
Denomination: AE Semis
Emperor: Domitian
Obverse: Laureate head of Domitian right
Reverse: Minerva advancing with spear and shield
Material: Bronze
Diameter: ~16 mm
What's Included
Authentic bronze semis of Domitian, guaranteed genuine
Custom sterling silver bezel setting
Matching sterling silver chain (16", 18", 20", or 24")
Certificate of authenticity with historical notes
Luxury display box
Polishing cloth
Free insured U.S. shipping (international available)
7-day return and exchange policy
The Peregrine Collection
The Peregrine Collection represents the finest of our offerings—rare or historically significant coins, each set in a fully hand-forged 18k gold bezel and paired with a dainty 14k gold chain. Every bezel is shaped, hammered, and polished entirely by hand to follow the natural contours of the ancient coin, ensuring both secure preservation and refined presentation. No two settings are ever alike, making each pendant a singular work of wearable history.
Minerva and the Emperor | Rome, AD 86 | AE Semis of Domitian in Sterling Silver
$650.00
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