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            Didius Julianus: Rare

            Didius Julianus: AD 193. Ruled 66 days. AE Dupondius. Fortuna holds 
            rudder. RIC 12. RARE. VG/VG-; grainy and porous , with good portrait 


            The hapless Didianus was the highest bidder for the Imperial purple 
            after the murder of Pertinax. Unfortunately, his troops did not 
            remain loyal as Septimius Severus approached Rome with his army. 
            When, after 66 days of rule, he was carried off to his death, he 
            exclaimed, 'But what harm have I done?' 
            Price 
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