Profile for Emperor: Didius Julianus - A guide to the coins of the Roman Empire

Didius Julianus

Reece Period attributed: Period 10

Member of the 193-197 dynasty.

Coins for this issuer were issued from 193 until .

After the death of Pertinax, the post of Emperor was essentially auctioned off by the Praetorian Guards to the highest bidder. Didius Julianus made them lavish promises and vowed revenge if they didn’t choose him.

Meanwhile, Severus was hailed as imperator near Vienna and began marching towards Rome. Desperately, Didius made him an offer of dual reign, but Severus didn’t need Didius’ support and continued his march on Rome. He was killed on the Palatine Hill and buried in a family tomb.

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Wikipedia derived information

Didius Julianus, was Roman Emperor for three months during the year 193.

He ascended the throne after buying it from the Praetorian Guard, who had assassinated his predecessor Pertinax. This led to the Roman Civil War of 193â197. Julianus was ousted and sentenced to death by his successor, Septimius Severus..

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