speak does not merely possess but firmly grasps the seven stars in his all-powerful right hand. Public domain Figure 1.1. Domitia, wife of Domitian. Decreased son of Domitian seated on a globe and surrounded by seven stars. Public domain Figure 1.2. Wreathed head of Hadrian. Crescent moon with seven stars. The power of Christ spotlighted in the first Christ title likely involves a polemic against Rome. Its emperors liked to present themselves on coins as demigods whose power extended beyond earth