Lot 4081

Sale 82 · Important Australian, British & World Coins, Medals, Banknotes, Orders & Decorations

Description

Domitian, (A.D. 81-96), AE sestertius, issue struck at Rome in A.D.88-89, (23.28 grams), obv. IMP CAES DOMIT AVG GERM COS XVI CENS PER PP, head laureate to right, rev. IOVI VICTORI around, S C in exergue, Jupiter seated to left, holding Victory and sceptre, (cf.S.2766, RIC 401, C.315). Nearly very fine/fine and rare.

Ex John Dean Collection. Jupiter the Victorious sitting with the image of Victory in his right hand, was regarded as the conqueror of all things. In this type Domitian designates to himself the form and attributes of Jupiter Victor.

Estimate
$150
Result Status
Sold
Prices Realised
$150

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